Ch 26

Kerrie was still at the desk 2 hours later when her cell rang.

'Hello?' She asked.

'Kerrie, it's Mike.'

'Hey, how are you doing?'

'Works the same but I'm good. I just wanted to call and apologize again for rushing out this morning.'

'It's part of the job I understand.'

'Would you be interested in grabbing a quick dinner? Pizza in about 15 minutes.' Kerrie looked at the clock and Vicki motioned for her to go.

'Sure, I'd like that.'

'Where can I pick you up?'

'I'm at Vicki's office.'

'Ok, I'll be there soon.'

'Bye.' Kerrie clicked off her phone and pulled out a compact.

'You look fine, your young.' Vicki said not looking up from her paperwork. Kerrie smiled.

'Thanks, let yourself be happy. It'll be worth it.' Kerrie pulled on her coat and grabbed her bag. Vicki was speechless. 'See you later.' Kerrie walked outside and breathed in the cold air waiting for Mike.

Across town Corrine was sitting on the couch staring at the phone. She had wandered around for awhile then went to a magick shop to get a reading. When the reader gave her the same response Corrine knew what she had to do. Corrine arrived home to see a message on her cell phone and she was afraid to see who called her. Kerrie had texted her to make sure she was ok so she assumed it wasn't her. After a few minutes of deep breathing Corrine checked her voicemail. She let out a sigh of relief when it was Vicki calling to let her know if she needed a day or a few hours she could take it.

An hour later Kerrie came through the door and joined her friend on the couch.

'Are you ok?'

'No, but I will be. I'm so torn.' Corrine said looking at her hands.

'I know how you feel, you thought he was a nice guy and all...' Kerrie trailed off. 'I can't even compare him to Jason. At least you have a choice, you know what will happen and it's your choice.' Kerrie said as Corrine frowned.

'I know I shouldn't see him again but if he's behind the murders I could-'

'Corrine, it's going to hurt. I don't want to see you get hurt again.'

'Either way I'm already hurt, who would have thought...' Corrine blotted her eyes with a tissue. 'Enough about me. How is Mike?'

'Good.' Kerrie said grinning. 'I'm glad, you both deserve it. Will you get to see him before your flight tomorrow?' Kerrie shrugged and looked at her hands. 'You really like him.' Corrine said with a grin. Kerrie nodded biting her lip. 'At least something good came of during your visit, now maybe next time it'll be me. How about the next time you visit you bring your hottie best bud?'

'I don't know what you and Kayte both see in Danny.' Kerrie said kicking off her shoes.

'He's fine and how you talk about him he's a softy, all girls want a guy like him. I really thought you two would end up together after that crazy break-up.' Kerrie shook her head.

She had met Danny in high school and set him up with her best friend who turned out to be a complete psycho. They became really close when Kerrie warned him of her best friend cheating on him and then of her sending some guys to beat him up. Danny was impressed that she gave up a lifelong friendship and the two of them had been best friends since. the only thing Kerrie kept from him was when Jason hit him since she knew Danny would go after him and she didn't want to risk Danny getting into a fight with Jason's shipmates.

'If you came to spring break you'd see him.' Kerrie said as Corrine frowned.

'If my budget could handle it I'd be there but since I dropped out of school dad gave up paying for this place.'

'If you-'

'Don't you dare offer to help me. Your trying to set up your own business and you shouldn't have to help me out. I made my own choices, I may even enroll in a class for the spring. Anyway I should get to bed.'

'Night, thanks for everything.' Corrine said hugging her friend before disappearing into her room.