Ch 18

After some coaxing Heather wrote down the name of her school and the officers got in contact with her teacher. The teacher called her parents and they were on their way. 20 minutes later an older couple walked into the room and Heather ran into their arms. Kerrie gave Heather a wave and walked out of the room to see Coreen waiting in the lobby with Mike.

'That was awesome. How did you know?'

'Coreen, she was stemming. That's what special needs children do when they have a strong emotion. The kids I worked with did it all the time.'

'You were so good with her.'

'She's a natural when it comes to kids.' Coreen said. 'Actually, I'm going to go wash my hands. Be right back.' Coreen said before hurrying down the hall.

'Coreen said you flew in today?'

'Yes, I flew in this morning. I need to look for somewhere to stay for the summer. Her landlord won't let me stay in the building with my dog.'

'What kind?'

'She's a lab and great dane mix. She's a big baby.'

'My sister has an apartment she's trying to rent out for the summer. I can give her a call.'

'Thanks, I was gonna start looking tomorrow.' Heather and her parents came walking into the lobby.

'Thank you so much.' The woman said shaking Kerrie's hand.

'I'm glad I was here to help out.'

'Bye Kerrie.' Heather said with a smile as the family left. Coreen came walking over with a smile.

'We're going to an art show with Henry and Vicki.' She said grinning.

'Count me out, not big into the art scene.' Kerrie said as Coreen frowned.

'I don't want to leave you at home tomorrow.'

'It's fine. I can watch a movie or something.'

'Ok, let's get going. See you, Mike.'

'I'll talk to my sister and let you know.'

'Ok, thanks. Bye Mike.' The girls walked out of the police station as Mike went back to his desk and called his sister.

'Hello?'

'Hi Kathy, it's Mike. Are you still looking to rent that apartment?'

'Yes, I can't find anyone.'

'I know someone who is looking for an apartment for the summer. She's a friend of Vicki's secretary and is really nice.'

'So this is the girl your hung up on?' Mike was silent as his sister started laughing.

'She's the one that helped on that murder case and she was there when you got shot.'

'Kathy-'

'Why don't you bring her by tomorrow? I promise I won't embarrass you.'

'I'll get in contact with her and get back with a time.'

'Ok, I'll be around most of the day.'

'Thanks, Kathy.'

Mike hung up the phone and frowned realizing he didn't have Kerrie's number. He called Vicki's office and luckily she was there.

'Vicki, can I have Coreen's number?'

'Why would you need that?'

'I found an apartment for Kerrie to look at.' He could hear Vicki sigh but she gave him Coreen's number. Mike took a deep breath and dialed the number.

'Hello?' Coreen said cheerfully.

'Hi Coreen, it's Mike. Can I speak to Kerrie?'

'Sure.'

'Hi Mike.'

'Hi Kerrie, I talked to my sister. She's still looking to rent out the apartment. Do you want to see it tomorrow?'

'Sure, if that's ok with you.'

'It's my day off. When would you like to go?'

'Is 11 ok?'

'11 is great. Want me to pick you up at Coreen's?' Mike and Kerrie finished up the details and then said good-bye. When Kerrie hung up Coreen was giving her a look.

'Don't start.' Kerrie said shaking her head.

'Come on, you two look good together. I know that you both like each other. Your going to be living here in a few months.'

'In 3 months.'

'3 months is not a long time. I'm sure you'll be coming up here once or twice before then.'