Page 22 of Investigate Away
“This isn’t about me or Jag. It’s about the victims and their families. That’s your story.”
“That brings me to a question that is burning on everyone’s lips,” Bailey said.
“Yeah, what’s that?”
“Are you going to ask for your old job back?”
Callie bit down on her tongue to stop from laughing. All this chick cared about was herself and her job. “I have no desire to be a reporter anymore.”
“Good to know.” She glanced at her watch. “Crap. I’ve got to go.” She glanced over her shoulder.
“I’ll take care of the bill,” Callie said.
“Thanks. I really appreciate it. I hope when you see the piece we’re doing that you’ll change your mind and do a sit-down with me at the station. Take care.” Bailey took off so fast you’d think the building was on fire.
The waitress showed up with her second glass of wine. “Can I have a piece of chocolate cake?”
“You sure can,” the waitress said.
“Thank you.” She pulled out her phone and smiled.
Kara:Hey, Callie girl, just wanted you to know we stopped in Medford, Oregon, and are going to stay for a few days. I hate to say it, but just being back in Seattle did me in.
Callie:Enjoy your travels. You and Ivy deserve it.
Kara:Thanks! And remember, when you’re done there, you’ve always got a place to lay your head with us.
Callie:Love you.
Kara:Right back at you.
As much as Callie missed Kara, she was happy Kara had been able to let go of her own obsession with the Trinket Killer and was able to find love again.
Too bad that would never happen for Callie. She touched her lips. Kissing him again was like having a little taste of what heaven might be like. She’d never be able to love anyone the way she loved him. She didn’t think she’d ever be able to get over him. Being back in Seattle proved that.
Her phone buzzed.
Jag:Where are you?
Callie:On my second glass of wine at Georgio’s and about to dig into their chocolate cake.
Jag:Day drinking and cake? That must have been a shitty meeting.
Callie:You have no idea.
Jag:I get off work in an hour. Do you want me to come get you? Or will you be okay to walk home?
She chuckled. Getting good and drunk right about now sounded like a really good idea.
Callie:I’m going to get two pieces of cake to go and get a bottle from the store. I’ll see you at home.
Jag:Home? That’s very Freudian. Haha.
She rolled her eyes.
As much as she enjoyed being around him again, for the sake of her heart, she needed to get out of his house, even if it meant she went back to the mainland.
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