Ch 38

Crowley, Kate, and several other officers arrived and they went in. The girl was save and they got a few henchmen who were now all to willing to give up their employer. Crowley motioned for Mike.

'Tomorrow in my office at 9am.' He nodded as she continued to bark orders. Mike got back into the car with Kerrie.

'She's safe.'

'Crowley?'

'I need to meet her tomorrow.' Kerrie nodded.

'Where the hell are you? I have your things with me at the hotel.' Kerrie smirked reading the text from Danny. 'Which hotel? I'll be there to pick up my stuff.' Danny texted back the hotel and Mike headed here so Kerrie could get her things. Kerrie texted Coreen who assured Kerrie she was ok and they could talk tomorrow.

After getting Kerrie's bag they headed back to Mike's.

'So... we're gonna have a baby.' Mike said setting Kerrie's bag on the floor.

'Yea.' She said looking at the ground.

'I know this wasn't planned but we can do this. We'll make it work.' Kerrie smiled.

'My mother is going to be a nightmare. She'll lecture me then she'll run to Babies R Us and buy everything in the store.' Kerrie said trying to stifle a yawn.

'We can start tomorrow, let's get some sleep.'

Kerrie woke around 7 wide awake and stomach rumbling. Mike was still sound asleep and she knew from the tossing and turning he hadn't been asleep long. Kerrie took a shower and tossed on a pair of sweats and a hoodie then made sure Mike's alarm was set for 8. It was 7:30 when she made her way out of the apartment and the the corner coffee shop. From there she got a cab to the police station. Kerrie took a deep breath and made her way inside. She paused to look around and spotted Crowley's office. Kerrie knew this was going to be a hard sell but she had decided last night to do anything to help Mike keep his job. Kerrie slowly approached the office and knocked seeing a woman sitting in front of the computer. Crowley looked up and motioned for her to come in.

'Yes?' She said tiredly.

'Hi Ms. Crowley, I'm Kerrie Hingston.'

'Cellucci's girlfriend, what can I do for you?'

'I want to apologize for calling him away yesterday. I don't really want to announce this yet but we're having a baby and I just found out and I was overwhelmed.' Kerrie said quickly as the older woman narrowed her eyes.

'Did he put you up to this?'

'No, he would never do that. He was still asleep when I left.' Crowley looked at her desk obviously confused as to what to say next.

'You were the one in the car then.' She said finally.

'Yes, I went with him when he got the lead about the case.'

'Was that lead from Vicki Nelson?' Crowley gritted.

'No, Vicki wasn't involved.'

'She was here with him yesterday. Did he tell you that? You seem like a nice girl but him and Nelson have a history.'

'I am well aware of that but she's going to be making a move soon.' Crowley looked down at the papers on her desk. 'Mike is a good cop, he loves the job and from what I've seen I think he's really good at it.'

'There's no doubt that he's a good cop but Nelson... she's lost it and he's getting pulled down with her.'

'Like I mentioned before Vicki will be moving on and I would really like to stay here with Mike and have this baby.' Crowley had a small smile on her lips.

'I like you, I think your good for him. Since Mike did help lead to the apprehension of some of the kidnappers. I may have to put him on probation but if he continues to associate with Nelson then there is nothing I can do.' Kerrie nodded.

'If you could keep the whole baby thing to yourself... I haven't even told my family yet.'

'My lips are sealed. I won't mention you coming here either.' Kerrie stood up.

'Have a good day.'

'You too.'

Kerrie walked out of the station and let out a sigh of relief. It was now 8 so Kerrie got a cab to the nearby coffee shop then picked up a coffee for Mike and some breakfast for herself. She arrived back at Mike's as he was finishing getting dressed. Kerrie handed him the coffee as she perched on the bed munch on a croissant.

'How are you feeling?' He asked pulling on his coat.

'Pretty good. I was nauseous when I woke up but good for now.'

'Thanks for the coffee.'

'Good luck, I'm going to check on Coreen. Let me know how things go.' Mike went over to a desk and dug around in a drawer then came back with a key. Kerrie's eyes widened a bit.

'So you can get back in. I'll pick something up for dinner and we can talk.' He said giving her a quick kiss before leaving. Kerrie was in shock but about 15 minutes later got herself together then texted Danny the address of Coreen's apartment to meet them for lunch knowing most likely he wouldn't be awake until close to then.