Note: In this story we will see the foster parents. Let me know if you want me to write more of cases Dad had done, solved or not. Thank you for enjoying this story.

Once Della dropped off him and Ada, Perry went immediately to the phone and called Hamilton at his office.

"Hello, Perry."

Hamilton picked up on the second ring.

"Hello, Hamilton. I think we need to talk."

"About what?"

"My father's cases he left behind when he was murdered."

"I forgot about those. Do you know where the files are?"

"Everybody has a copy, including the police department."

"I'll have to ask for another duplicate, Perry. Just remind me next time."

"I have the originals since they were his in the first place."

"I never hear stories about him, but I didn't hear his name come up very much."

"You knew him?" Perry asked, surprised.

"No. Just the name because it's your last name. I never caught his first name."

"George."

"I talked with the police earlier. Said there was an update on the car accident case."

"I thought we were done with that," Hamilton said.

"So did I, but there's an update anyway."

"Do you know what it was?"

"No."

"I'll go over there and find out for myself. I'm sure these cases your father had are longshots to get solved."

"I keep hearing that, but I believe his murder was connected with the accident."

"You think so?"

"I do. I think I figured that out when I was on the witness stand. My mother is afraid she'll have to go back to court."

"She might."

"This is why I'm representing her."

"I'll be on my way to the police department. Thank you for saying something, Perry."

"You're welcome. I'll talk with you later."

While Perry was on the phone, Ada wondered who he was talking with, but she'll find out. Ada knew the case George had from a long time ago might not even work for Perry. He wants to try for himself to get a longshot case solved. It wouldn't surprise her. She didn't remember what George's second case was about when they started dating. He was new at the time.

How would George react when he heard Perry was going to take one of his cases that never got solved when he worked on it? No telling, Ada told herself. Did Perry think the same thing? She'll have to ask him that and see what he thinks.

Perry did tell her that he thinks the car accident case could be connected to one of his father's cases from a long time ago, but how could he have figured that out? That was another question Ada wanted to ask.

When he joined her in the living room, Ada asked, "Perry, what did the doctor say about driving again?"

"Come in a few weeks and we'll decide. I will look forward to driving again."

"I can't blame you, Perry. Why would you want to keep in touch with people you don't know like those people who hit your car?"

"Just keeping track of them. I know I don't know them, but I just wanted to stay updated about the second child. I think the child is my responsibility since they haven't looked back since the last day in court."

"Perry, the child isn't your responsibility. I am enough since I live here now. I'll go see if I can do this tomorrow or the next day about sending the mail here."

"We need to talk about putting the house up for sale first, Mom," he reminded her.

"When I get together with the police department and Hamilton, I will share with them what I did to you about the second child the vacation time people left behind."

"That's a good idea, but you still don't need to stay in contact with the foster parents."

"It's better than being in an orphanage, Mom."

Ada didn't say anything.

"Perry, if you do solve one of your father's cases, how are you going to get these people into court? They might not be alive anymore. Have you thought of that?" Ada asked.

"Yes, I have. I know it will get done, no matter what. I know you're right about working on a longshot case, but I wanted to do this."

"Who are you going to get into court, Perry? That is impossible," Ada pointed out.

"So far I have only two names. I talked with that Smith guy earlier and I think Paul talked with another one. Maybe they could be the ones who can show up in court. Maybe that retired store management could show up as well. Do you remember the name of the management?"

Ada shook her head.

"Of course not. I didn't shop at the store when your father was shot. I can't answer that."

"Didn't you witness anything?" Perry asked.

"What do you mean by that? You've already asked me that before, Perry."

"This could be why you might have to get into the witness stand again. I don't want to stop talking with you since we just reconciled."

"I agree with you, Perry. But if I do that, what would your father think and react to that?"

"I thought the same thing myself. I don't know how to answer that question either. If he heard I was taking over that case, he could've given me more information that Adam Smith and the other investigator Paul talked with. They might not know the answers to the questions I might have."

"I know that. You can try asking me questions again another time, Perry. I am not in the mood for questions right now."

"That's okay, Mom. I still feel that we should try reaching out to the couple of the second child and get more information if they're not coming back for the child."

"Perry, that is too much work to do right now. I would just leave that alone if I were you."

Then his phone rang.

"I'll get it. You stay here, Mom."

"Hello?"

"Hi, Perry. I am just finishing up talking with one of your father's private investigators."

"What's his name, Paul?"

"Aaron Adams. He said he'll get in touch with you sometime."

"Thanks, Paul. This means a lot to me. I heard from the police."

"You did?"

"Yes. There's an update about the car accident."

"I thought we finished that," Paul said.

"I did too, but that's what they told me."

"How did your visit with the doctor go?" Paul asked, remembering he had an appointment earlier.

"Okay. I go back in a few weeks and see what he says about driving."

"Not yet?"

"That's what Dr. Charles said."

"Is that the name of your doctor?"

"Yes. I need to make up one for my mother. She said something about a physical. Paul, do me a favor."

"What?"

"Contact the foster parents of the second child that the Johnsons left behind."

"Why would I need to call them for, Perry? I thought that was your job."

"Yes, it is. Never mind. I will do it. Della thought it was smart to stay in touch with them until something happens with the child moving to another house."

"Do you know the child's name?"

"No, I don't. The last time I heard, the foster parents were asking all sorts of questions about information the child might need since the Johnsons aren't here to pick up the child."

"I'll see if I can try tracking the Johnsons down," Paul said.

"You don't have to. Tragg said they're working on finding the contact the Johnsons have to pick up their child."

"All right. You're ahead of me on that. Thanks, Perry."

"You're welcome. If I don't talk with you anymore today, then I will see you tomorrow. I can just call the foster parents from the office tomorrow since that's the only contact information they have from me."

"What are their names?"

"I can't remember in my head right now, Paul. I just want to do it myself. Mom didn't like the idea of staying in touch with people I don't know. I told her the second child was my responsibility since the Johnsons hit my car."

"The child's not your responsibility, Perry. You don't have the child living in your house."

"I know that. I wish I knew the child's name to share with the foster parents."

"They haven't asked the child?"

"I don't think so. The child has to be about two or three. Could be a twin from the other child the Johnsons took home with them."

"I never thought about that. I doubt they even paid attention their second child is left behind with us."

"Good point. I know the police are still trying to get their contact," Perry told him.

"Paul, do you know the investigator's name you talked with?" Perry asked.

"Some guy named Ian, but I can't remember his last name. Starts with an H, I think. I have his contact written down as well. What have you gotten on the other one?"

"It was interesting. I'll tell you later. Do you want to stick around and listen to what the police say about the update on the accident?"

"Yes. I'm curious about that."

"I'll be over soon, Perry. Then we can head for the police," Paul said, switching the subject.

"Mom, Paul is coming over and we're heading to the police department."

"All right. I'll wait until you come back to make supper."

"You can do that when I call at the time when it's right."

"Thank you, Perry. I just have a hard time believing you're taking a longshot case that was years ago."

"You bet I am. Since he did a lot for me when I was growing up until a couple months ago, I thought I would do something for him."

"A longshot case? Perry, that's impossible, but I understand where you're going."