Hello everybody, Grey Fool here with a new chapter.
First of all, thank you to those who have reviewed and to my beta, who is helping me stay on track with these characters.
As always, I don't own these characters. They belong to Shoot the Moon.
Last Week: Lee went investigating the weather bureau and came across Amanda. Unfortunately they were not able to talk before they were caught and Lee was sent to Jail. How will he get out.
Please r&r and enjoy the story.
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Lee paced back and forth in his cell. After having spent the night in jail, he was tired, antsy, and frustrated. Having used his one phone call to get in touch with Billy, he received the beginnings of Billy's anger about the situation.
Lee sighed. He couldn't exactly blame Billy for being angry. This was the second time this year he gotten caught with his fingers in the cookie jar, so to speak. But he didn't have much choice about breaking into the weather bureau; at least until he ran into Amanda last night.
Lee ran a hand through his hair. Without being able to talk to Amanda last night, he was unable to find out what her connection to the weather bureau was.
"You've a visitor Mr. Stetson."
Lee turned around and almost felt his jaw drop as he saw Amanda standing there with her arms crossed.
She cocked her head; " You know, when Mr. Melrose called me this morning with an assignment, I didn't realize it involved busting you out of jail. Even after I gave you an out, how in the world did you still get caught? Or is it a need to know basis? Which after you tackled me last night, I think I have the right to know what is going on. I know you're a super agent and all, but after last night, you owe me one buster. Particularly when you show up at a place I frequently visit and then chase me down like a criminal, I think I more than deserve the right to need to know. And …"
"Amannnndddaaaa."
She ducked her head; "Sorry Lee, it's been a bad morning. Anyway, I just have a little bit of more paperwork and you should be free to go. I'll just be umm…"Amanda bit her lip, "I'll just be somewhere if you need me."
Amanda turned and went back into the station area, leaving Lee dumbfounded. True to her word, it was only a few minutes before an officer came in and opened his cell door.
Upon leaving the jail area, Lee received his personal effects back. As he put his watch back on, his eyes scanned the station, trying to spot Amanda. But there was neither hide nor hair of her in sight. Whether it was because she had to come and get him or she was pissed because he chased her down last night, Amanda had left the station.
Lee pinched his nose to try and get rid of a headache he felt coming on. With nothing else to do, he started to head out of the station.
But before Lee could leave, his ears picked up a conversation that held his interest.
"Tell us again about what happened at the weather bureau, Steadman."
"Well, about 10pm two nights ago, we received this call about a murder over at the weather bureau. So me and Hanson headed over there to take a look but the place was clean. No evidence of blood or struggle could be found. While Hanson was looking around, I interviewed the witness. And I swear this woman was crazy. Kept sticking to her story and got angry when we didn't find anything that made her story credible. Finally I had to take this guy who was with her aside. I told him that she was obviously hysterical and got scared of her own shadow and that the best advice I had for him was to take her home."
Another officer piped up; "Man, in my experience all women are crazy. They are only good for the home life and nothing else."
As the men laughed, Lee stepped out of the station as fast as he could. For some strange reason, the way the men talked about women made his blood boil. It was like they were stereotyping the typical woman and housewife. And before he had met Amanda, he would have agreed with the cops' way of thinking. But after working with Amanda these past few months, he had changed his views on the typical housewife. After all, Amanda had become, well…an essential friend. A friend he had never come to expect.
Lee shook his head. First things first he had to report in to Billy. Then, if he still was on the case, he would talk to Amanda. If what the cops said was true, then someone witnessed the murder. It was possible Amanda knew who that person was.
But first…he had to catch a cab.
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And they miss each other again. Don't worry they will talk to each.
Now I put a question to you for a poll: Does anybody want to see something being done to these two cops to change their attitudes? If so what? Please let me know.
until next week, please r&r and have a wonderful day.
Next time on Scarecrow and Mrs King: Weathering Revenge: " If you get the chance…kill her."