Friday Morning

Next day at the agency it was again an effort to bypass Mrs. Marsten. Until now, Amanda hasn't found a proper solution to remember the quickly changing entry codes. And this time she didn't write them down, she had promised.

„It was something about fruits?!", she told Mrs. Marsten, half a statement, half a question, knowing that she wouldn't answer.

„Lemongrass?... No...Banana split?...No... Strawberry Daiquiris?..Yes, Strawberry Daiquiris!"

How could she forget. It was a welcome drink to the neighbors on one of her first assignments with Lee. Mrs. Marsten handed her the badge and Amanda went upstairs to the Q-Bureau.

Working on some travel expenses for Lee she takes a look at her watch. It's about noon and she has to leave soon to do some grocery shopping with Dotty. She has promised her to be in time. Amanda decides to walk down to search for Lee to clarify some open questions.

She takes the elevator to 4th floor and finds him together with Francine in Mr. Melrose's office. She knocks at the door and enters on Billy's „Come in, Amanda."
„Hello Sir, Francine. Sorry to disturb you. Lee, I have just some questions about your invoices, and I have to leave soon, you know. Can we talk for a moment?"

Lee turns himself back to Billy. „We have already finished, haven't we?"

„Yes Scarecrow, you know what to do," Billy replies.

Lee and Amanda leave the office, and they both take a seat at a desk.

She shows him an invoice. „200$ for running shoes?" she asks.

„Yes, it was a drop at the Washington Marathon last month. It was part of my cover. You know about it !" he clarifies.

She nods doubtfully."Sure."

They work thru some more bills when Amanda asks casually,"What happened at the train station? Did you find what you were expecting?"

„Oh, sure," he explains. „I found a box with some interesting blueprints. And because the fool left a calling card, for some reason, it was no problem to find him. He's in the interrogation room right now."

Lee walks her to the elevator after they have finished. „Any plans for tonight? It's Friday – weekend's rising."

„No," Amanda smiles at him. „The boys are with friends until Sunday and there is a quiz show on TV. So mother may be occupied, too."

"Great, I'll pick you up at 7 pm. No dress-up required. Comfortable shoes and jeans will be ok. Ah, and bring the coins you received yesterday!" Lee adds with a big grin.

„Deal," she says. „I'll be waiting outside."