Fallen
#4
"I'm sorry; Ms. Donovan is in a meeting at the moment. I could give her a message if you'd like. Uh-huh, and how do you spell that? Okay, and what number can she reach you at? 735-3031, alright I will let her know. You're very welcome, buh bye." Karen, Veronica's secretary, hung up the phone, grabbed the post it note and headed for Veronica's office.
Karen did her usual "skunk in the barnyard" knock before opening the door. Veronica was sitting at her desk, Nick opposite her, and L.J. was half asleep in a chair in the corner. "This woman just called, says she's doing a paper on Lincoln's case for some class at Loyola. She wanted to know if it would be possible to get a meeting with you to discuss the case. This is her name and this is her number." Karen explained while handing Veronica the note. "Thanks, Karen" Veronica replied as Karen made her way out of Veronica's office. L.J. snapped out of his slumber at the mention of his fathers' case. "What's her name?" Nick asked. "Lyndi Deacon. Do you think it's legit, or do you think it's the Feds?" Veronica inquired. "I can call Loyola to confirm that she's a student there. Even if she is, do we really have time for this? I mean, we are pushing it as is, and I think we all agree that Lincoln's life is more important than some paper." Nick honestly answered.
"It can't hurt though, right? I mean wouldn't it be better to get our side out to more people? I mean even if it's just one person, Dad deserves his real side of the story to be told!" L.J. pleaded. There was a tense silence before Nick spoke again. "It's up to you, Veronica." He said.
Veronica thought for a moment before pushing her intercom "Karen, could you get me the number of the admissions at Loyola?"
"It's legit, Lyndi Deacon is a criminal justice student at Loyola. She is doing a paper on any trial she chose for her deviance and violence class." Nick said coming back from making the call.
Veronica picked up her phone and dialed the number on the note. "Hi, you've reached Lyndi. I'm sorry I missed your call, leave me a message and I'll get back to you ASAP." A woman's voice rang through the telephone. "Ms. Deacon, this is Veronica Donovan. I'm sorry I missed you earlier, feel free to call and we will set up a time for the meeting. Have a good day!" Veronica spoke into the phone before going back to her paper work.
I had just listened to my sisters message and called her secretary to set up a meeting. At 9:30a.m. tomorrow morning phase one of my plan would begin.