Author's Note: I know you M/C fans are going to kill me for this, but maybe if you'll beg enough I'll do a separate bit on the dinner. Also, Melnick is my favorite defense attorney ever.
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Victims of Fate
Chapter Sixteen
Prompt: Order
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"That was…interesting," Mike said, sitting on the steps outside Carolyn's parent's house.
Carolyn smiled into her hot tea, "Papa's a little…boisterous."
Mike chuckled, "That's one way to put it. What was that whole thing in Polish?"
"Don't worry, nothing bad was said," Carolyn smiled, "Thanks for helping me out today. It would have taken forever by myself."
"Hey, what are partners for?"
Carolyn sighed, "Are you going to the arraignment on Monday?"
"Yeah, heard Danielle Melnick is taking the case, so I want to make sure Carver doesn't screw up."
"He already said the confession's good," Carolyn tried to reassure him, "And with what CSU got from the apartment, there's no way she'll get off."
Mike snorted, "I've heard it all before, you know. Seen it too."
"Old timer." She elbowed him in the side lightly, "Should I start collecting retirement home brochures for you?"
"Ouch, Barek, way to wound a guy's pride," Mike looked wounded and Carolyn rolled her eyes.
"I'm sure you'll recover, somehow."
Mike shook his head and drained his coffee, "Here," He said, handing the coffee cup to her, "I'll see you for the arraignment?"
"I'll be there." Mike nodded and got up from the steps. "I can call you a cab, if you want," Carolyn said, standing up.
"Don't worry, this old timer can handle himself." And whistling brightly, Mike started walking away. Carolyn stayed on the steps until he was out of sight.