So we proceeded to do just that. It was Friday and Tony's mom was coming to pick him up in the morning. He said I don't want to go, but his mom insist...d because they were going on a week vacation, then time to get school clothes and supplies. Yes it was getting to be that time again, for me I hated the thought of school... I just really hated school. Well we finished setting the table and went back in the kitchen to sit, making small talk with Grandma, then she says Tony leaves tomorrow and. When they arrived, they sent Bates off to lunch.Susan recognized that PD had that well fucked look to her. Her blue eyes were crystal clear and a constant smile was on her face. PD saw the same in Susan. The girls winked at each other with knowing smiles. Then they got down to business.No sooner than they started a call came in on the phone. This was one time Cal wished that Alan was there to answer it. He got out of his seat and picked it up."Leavenworth Police, how may I help you? ... say. Thank you for reading. ************************************************ Chapter 1 Living On a Prayer ‘You really need to stop saving my life. You’re gonna kill yourself someday.’ Joe looked at the direction where the voice came from through half-opened eyes. ‘Wha–?’ Ashely flashed a smile and just repeated,’you really need to stop saving my life. It’s gonna get you killed.’ Joe looked around the room, and listened to the various beeps and chatter in the hallway. ‘This looks familiar,’ he said.. The sounds of the music and the laughter gradually roused her from the cocoon of sleep. She sleepily opened her eyes and blinked a little. Candles burned on the mantle and the room was bathed in a golden glow. The scent of tangy floral notes filled the air and she struggled to deal with the sensation that something wasn't quite right.The old gramophone in the corner played the familiar notes of the waltz and Eleanor found herself floating, listening with remembered pleasure. It had been a long.