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Later that day, Cindy called Paul at home to share with him what's been going on. She remembered Perry saying they could call him at home, but don't let him show up at the office.
Paul sounded like he was still in bed.
"Hi, Paul. It's me, Cindy."
"Hello, Cindy."
"Did I bother you?"
"Not really."
"You sound tired."
"Yes. I'm thankful Perry gave me a month off."
"Must be nice."
"It is. Just catching up on sleep."
"Paul, there's something to share with you."
"About what?"
"Perry and a new case."
"Tell me everything."
"Do you want to get together and I can tell you everything?"
"That means I'm working, Cindy. What did Perry tell you?"
"I almost forgot he said something about not having you come to the office on vacation time."
"Exactly. That means I'm not going to see you in person until my vacation time is over. How are you doing with Perry and Della?"
"Hard to tell. Do you want me to come over to your place and I can tell you?"
"All right. You can do that, but don't let me drive to the office."
"When would you like to get together?"
"Give me a while. Do you know how to get there?"
"No."
Paul gave her the address and she wrote it down. Perry probably wouldn't like this if she told him. She didn't want Perry to tell her to quit the job since Paul took care of it.
"I'll be on my way while you get dressed."
"Sounds like a plan, Cindy."
Even Paul felt bad for Perry since they recently found out about his being disabled because of the car accident. He told Della and Perry that he and Cindy would do their best to help out, which he appreciated.
While Paul took a quick shower, Cindy was able to leave her office and drive over.
She turned the radio on to keep her company.
"How would Paul react to this case Perry turned down?" Cindy asked herself.
It took her a few minutes to get to Paul's place. She'll apologize again for interrupting his vacation time sleeping like he mentioned. That's why he sounded tired when picking up the phone.
Paul hadn't eaten at all yet today because of sleeping in. So that's one other thing he did while waiting for Cindy.
She listened to one of her favorite songs on the radio, so she sang along with the radio all the way to Paul's house. Maybe this could be a song she could have her own version on her next record.
Cindy hadn't forgotten there was a show this weekend. What would Perry tell her if she asks him that? Cancel out on short notice? Her fans came all the way here to watch her, and they don't like hearing the word reschedule.
Good thing she and Perry are still working on her music career. They'll come up with something. She likes to stay busy, so this is why she had both jobs.
Since she's new, this is why she had to share with everyone about her music, even if it means short notice like this Saturday. What would she tell Mark if Perry had to cancel out at the last minute? Mark understood that she works with a defense attorney now.
Talk it over when she's finished with Paul, but Cindy had the feeling Perry would probably say cancel the show. Murder cases come first, is what she learned when getting her license, and then performing.
This is why she and Perry have to work this out.
She was able to find Paul's place without getting lost. This was somewhere she wasn't familiar with, so she had to tell Paul not.
When Cindy got to his place, she parked in the driveway. His car must've been in the garage, she guessed.
He finished eating breakfast when he heard a car park in the driveway. Probably Cindy.
He'd take care of washing the dishes when she leaves.
Paul walked to the front door and saw Cindy standing there.
"Come on in, Cindy. Why don't you sit down?" Paul asked.
"Thank you for letting me come over for a bit, Paul. I just want to share a few things."
"Let's not have Perry find out you were here."
"That's what I planned. Sorry if I almost forgot he said something."
"That's all right. What do you want to talk about?" Paul asked closing the door behind her and they sat at the kitchen table.
"Perry and a new case that came up."
"What sort of case was it?"
"It's a bit complicated."
"I'll see what I can do about it."
"Nothing. You'll keep up with a case like this."
"But I'm not going to help out. I'll just listen."
"Well, Perry had a client come in a couple days ago. She sounded like something was wrong."
"Like what?"
"I'm getting there."
So she continued with June's story.
"Well, from what Della told me, June and her father brough in a vase of flowers to show respect since Mrs. Mason died before the court date."
"That was nice of her. So that means Perry has taken the case?"
"I'm getting there," Cindy repeated.
"But I do understand about him trying to get used with his disabilities and everything. He's got an appointment tomorrow morning."
"Then we can get more information from that doctor what we need to do. What is June's last name?"
"Taylor. She knows who I am because I sing once in a while. She got carried away little bit because of my music."
"I get that. I'd love to see another show sometime."
"I have one coming Saturday."
"This Saturday?"
"Yes. This is what I have to talk with Perry about."
"Now tell me about June's case. Do me a favor."
"What's that, Paul?"
"Don't tell Perry that you came here on my vacation time."
"That was my plan. What if he finds out?"
"Then you'll have to tell him. Even I won't say anything."
"Well, Perry, Della and the police showed up at a friend's house. I was supposed to stay with her, but ended up with Della Street."
"What do you mean by staying with Della?"
"Because my friend doesn't have much of a guest room. Her house is pretty small. So is Jeffrey's."
"Who's Jeffrey Taylor?"
"A friend of Perry's is what I heard. They looked like they knew each other when growing up is what I heard."
"Must be close friends, then."
"Not really, but this is the latest time they've seen each other and talked."
"I get that."
"Here's more to the story, Paul. June's friend is accused for murdering her neighbor from next – door."
"Did Perry take the case?" Paul repeated.
"He didn't accept it because of his disabilities," Cindy answered.
"I understand where he's coming from. What else happened?"
"The police still have her at the station. June already visited her a few times. I did ask Perry a question, but he did say this is my case now since I'm new. What do you think, Paul?"
"We'll have to help Perry out more to get used being disabled. Maybe he'll accept coming back to the courtroom, but different."
"Does the district attorney know?" Cindy asked, thinking of Hamilton Burger.
"I think he does."
"Perry's thinking of handing June over to him."
"How did he react to this?" Paul asked.
"I don't know."
"Tell what question you asked Perry."
"I'm not trained to be a lawyer, Paul, but I offered to help with the case in the courtroom."
"What was his reaction?"
"We'll talk about it. I still need to talk with him about my shows in the future."
"That makes sense. You know murder cases come first," Paul reminded her.
"That's what I learned when I first got the license and working with George Mason and Adam."
"Now George's murder is solved, Perry's already starting to put it behind him. I'm not sure what he's going to do with his parents' house since neither of them are here anymore," Paul replied.
"Did you like the idea about offering to help in the courtroom since he's trying to accept being disabled?" Cindy asked.
"I do like it, but you and Perry still have to work things out, including that. He's given me a raise a few times in the past."
"Nice. I was telling June I wanted to be well – known in a murder case, but I don't think it'll happen anytime soon."
"I thought this latest was the one with the shooting at the thrift store."
"I didn't get to work on it like you did. I'm new here."
"Were you well – known with Adam Smith after George quit and was murdered?"
"No. I hope to do something since I work with you guys now."
"Perry's a good person, Cindy, but it took me a while to know and work with him. Give it time."
"That's what I'm doing, Paul. I don't think he likes me very much yet."
"He will."
"Paul, let me tell you something about being well – known."
"What's that?"
"Every generation before mine in the McCarey family since the first one, we've all been well – known."
"In what areas?"
"Music, of course. The first generation came from the 1700s, but the came all the way from Ireland and haven't looked back."
"What brought them here?"
"To show that they could stick together. They were the ones who started to be well – known for music. Since I am well – known in music, I told myself I could do the same with being a detective. Something has to happen with that sooner than later."
"Maybe when Perry gives you a better chance, you could do that if he lets you take his place in the courtroom for just once."
"That's what I'm hoping for. I already told Perry and Della that when I worked with George Mason, he thought I should be a lawyer in the first place. I'm not interested in going to law school."
"Have you met the district attorney?" Paul asked.
"I think I have, but I'm not sure."
"Maybe Perry would think the district attorney would be a good way for introduction."
"The police already accepted me to work with them and Perry in the future, but knew who I was."
"So that means Tragg, right?"
"Yes."
"The district attorney thought Perry wouldn't be able to drive anymore after what happened with George Mason's murder."
"Why would he think that? He's not a doctor," Cindy pointed out.
"Of course he's not. I think he said something about his father being a doctor. How did your parents react by working with a lawyer?" Paul asked.
"They didn't like it because they thought I would be shot and died. But I proved them wrong, and they gave it time to accept that. They still wanted me in music."
"So that means your manager would have to accept when Perry says to cancel your shows when you're working on a murder case, right?"
"Yes. This is why I want to talk with him. A lot of my fans have come from across the country just to see me. I'm not a national artist, Paul. Just the state, but people still like to come and listen."
"Are you working on a record now?"
"About to, but I know it's a lot of work and be with you and Perry."
"It sounds like it. What music do you plan to have on the new record?"
"Not sure yet. I sing both people's songs and my own."
"You should tell Perry this between shows and records."
"I plan to. If you were the defense attorney instead of him, what would you do?"
"I don't know. I do know Della's already spent some time with you."
"Yes, she has. That was when I was helping her go through the case files at his parents' house."
"Now it's your and Perry's turn. He needs to know more about you rather than Della and myself."
"I want to work on that with him. Maybe when I get back to the office, we can try it."
"It's a good idea, Cindy. Perry accepted me almost immediately."
"So that meant you knew each other before he hired you?"
"Something like that. If I were you, I'd head to the office now and talk with him. I'll see you again when my vacation time is up."
"Thank you for letting me come over for a while."
"Anytime. See you later."
"All right. See you soon, Paul. I'm jealous I don't sleep much because of my shows and murder cases."
"I'm sure you are."
He walked her to the front door and the car.
"Glad Adam accepted the idea of me working with somebody else."
"Me too," Paul agreed.