Ch 23

Coreen sat at the computer typing in the details about Jude that Vicki had written down. She was still in a semi-bad mood after the argument with Kerrie. Coreen knew deep down inside that Mike was good for Kerrie but she wanted her friend to see that. Vicki came back into the office shaking her head as she walked into her office.

'Expect a phone call!' Vicki said before closing her door. Coreen was lost in her thoughts when the phone rang 30 minutes later.

'Vicki Nelson Investigations.' Coreen said focusing again on her work.

'Is this Coreen?'

'Yes, it is.' She said perking up.

'Hi, it's Tyrone.'

'How are you?' A huge smile crossing Coreen's face.

'I'm good, I actually wanted to see if you have plans for tonight? There is a showing of some of Andy Worhol's work at a gallery.'

'I am free tonight.' Coreen said stopping what she was doing to pull out her cell phone and text Kerrie. Tyrone was going to pick her up at 7 and they were going to dinner then the gallery.

"Gotta help me get ready! Have a date with Tyrone, be home at 5." Coreen typed quickly. She jumped up when she heard the office door open. Mike stood there giving her a weird look.

'Don't mind me just a bit excited.' Coreen said turning red. 'Vicki's in here office.' Coreen said tossing the phone in her bag.

'I came here to talk to you about Kerrie.'

'Ok, what do yea want to know?' Coreen said crossing her arms.

'I've been going crazy catching up on my paper work so I can take her out to make up for last night.'

'She wasn't upset or anything. Her uncle and cousin are cops she's used to things coming up.' Coreen said glancing at the computer screen. Mike started pacing.

'I just want to plan something nice.' Coreen started listing off ideas until Mike stopped her.

'That one sounds good. Will she be around tonight?'

'Yes, she'll be free after 7. I enlisted her help until then. I have a date.' Coreen said proudly.

'Ok, I'll give her a call. Thanks, Coreen.'

'Sure, I'm just glad to see the both of you happy.' Coreen called as he walked out the door. She turned lazily back to the computer and resumed typing up the paperwork. Soon enough it was 4:30 and she slipped on her coat.

'Vicki, I'm heading home. Don't call me to come in tonight, I have a date!' She said cheerfully from the front door.

'See you tomorrow. I'm going to talk to Maya again. Have fun with Tyrone.' Vicki said rummaging through her desk. Coreen walked out of the office and quickly walked home. Kerrie was in the kitchen with two trays of cookies cooling.

'What are you doing?' Coreen asked hanging up her coat on the back of her door.

'Wasting some time. It doesn't take me long to get ready. I already took a shower and blow dried my hair. I'll straighten it while your in the shower.' Coreen slowly nodded.

'So you have plans for tonight?'

'I do. Mike's picking me up at 7:15, he got a few hours off.'

'That's great.' Coreen said grabbing a cookie.

'Hey, I made those for Mike and the other detectives.' Kerrie said glaring at her.

'They won't miss one.' Coreen said walking into her room. Kerrie shook her head and went to work doing her hair. She finished while Coreen was blow drying her hair and went into Coreen's room to look at an outfit for her.