In the Name of the Father by Gerri Hill

Author:Gerri Hill [Hill, Gerri]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, pdf
Tags: Mystery & Detective, Fiction, Women Sleuths, Lesbian
ISBN: 9781594931086
Google: ESXlPAAACAAJ
Amazon: 1594931089
Publisher: Bella Books
Published: 2007-10-22T00:00:00+00:00

"A real job?"

"Someone who's around. I called her once, just to let her know there weren't any hard feelings, just to let her know I was happy for her."

Casey nodded. "Closure?"

Marissa sighed. "Not really. She told me not to call again."

"So let me guess. You've given up on relationships, you limit your involvement both personally and professionally, and you satisfy your intimacy needs by having unfulfilling sex with people you don't really like." She raised her eyebrows. "Am I right?"

"You're very perceptive, Detective O'Connor." She leaned closer. "But I wouldn't really call it unfulfilling sex. It's actually quite refreshing not to have to worry about all that emotional crap that goes along with having a relationship." She sat back and twirled her empty glass. "And what about you, Detective? Do you have someone waiting at home?"

"Me?" Casey laughed. "No, no. I'm career-oriented. For right now, at least. I tried mixing the two, but I was told I was incapable of having a mature relationship," she said, surprised that there was still a hint of bitterness in her voice. So she laughed it away. "A long time ago."

"So you get by with unfulfilling sex with people you don't really like?"

"Therein lies the difference. I'm not afraid of involvement like you are. It's just that now is not the right time for me. I want to focus on my career. So I get by with the occasional fling." She smiled. "Occasional being the key word."

She looked up as the waiter approached with their dinner, waiting patiently as her chicken enchiladas were placed in front of her.

"Another drink?" he asked.

Casey shook her head. "Better not. Thank you."

"And for you?"

Marissa also shook her head. "Water is fine."

"Well, enjoy your meal, ladies. Let me know if you need anything else."

"Looks great," Marissa said when he left. "Smells great."

"Tastes great," Casey murmured around a mouthful. "I could eat here every day."

Marissa nodded as she took her first bite. "Excellent."

Casey took a swallow of water, then pointed at Marissa. "Okay, so let me get this straight. You're here-your job-is to make sure Father Michael's affair is not made public-"

"Alleged affair," Marissa interrupted.

"Right. Alleged affair. Sorry." She put her fork down. "So you're here to make sure the alleged affair stays under wraps. You want the case closed, Hidalgo tabbed for the murder, Father Michael voted into sainthood and all's well with the world when you head back to Boston."

Marissa laughed. "That's pretty much it. Can you make it happen?"

"Well, you may get your wish. The brass wants this case closed by the end of the week."

"Then why do I get the feeling you're going to spend the next four days trying to prove me wrong?"

Casey smiled. "Because it's my job. But I have no doubt this case will end the way you want."

"This case?"

"Yeah. Everyone seems to forget that Hidalgo's murderer is still out there. And I can assure you, Tori Hunter won't let that one go cold."

Marissa rested her elbows on the table and folded her hands together.

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