One Night in Paris by Kate Sweeney

Author:Kate Sweeney [Sweeney, Kate]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Intaglio Publications
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

With a preliminary plan in place, Maureen relaxed somewhat. There was one more thing she needed to do. As she picked up the phone, Annabel walked into the living room.

“So we’re all set? Oh, sorry, you’re on the phone…”

“No. It’s all right. I just need to call Kevin. He’s been leaving me messages on my cell. I should have called him the minute I had this thing charged. I’ll just be a minute.” She reached for Annabel’s hand as she turned to go. “Ya don’t have to leave.”

“All right,” she said softly and sat down. “Trevor is making lunch. He said you look tired, and he’s right. How are you feeling?”

“I feel fine, and yes, I’m a little tired. I just want this over with and done,” she said, finding Kevin’s number. “I’m just checking in with him.”

Annabel smiled and nodded while Maureen waited.

“Inspector Martin.”

“Kevin? Maureen.”

“Good God, child. I nearly gave up on you. Where the hell are you?”

His voice sounded tough, but Maureen also heard the kind concern, as well. “I’m sorry to worry ya, Kevin. I-I can’t tell ya exactly where I am.”

“Are you at least in Dublin and back from Paris?”

“Yes,” she answered immediately. She stopped for a moment; a chill ran through her as her mind raced. Kevin went on, breaking her thoughts.

“How’s Michael?”

“He’s still in the hospital,” she said slowly, still trying to collect her thoughts. “Tommy knows where he is.”

“You didn’t tell me he was in a rehab place. How did Tommy find out?” There was silence for a moment before Kevin let out a low breath. “How?”

“I don’t know. But the nurse told me his uncle called after Michael.”

“Damn it. If he knows…”

“I’m getting him out of there.”

“How?”

“I can’t go into it now. Have ya seen Doyle at all?”

Kevin let out a rude snort. “Of course. He’s not one to hide, the crazy bastard. Why don’t ya tell me where you are? I’m so worried about ya.”

Maureen’s heart ached to tell him, to have him take care of everything, but she couldn’t. “Trust me, I’m fine, and this will all be over soon.”

“I don’t like that tone. You can’t do this alone.”

“I’m not.” She glanced at the worried look on Annabel’s face and winked. “I’ve got help. And I trust them. Please, that’s all I can say for now. I’ll check in with you tomorrow. I just didn’t want to worry you any more than you already are.”

She heard the exasperated breath and smiled. “Don’t worry. It’ll all be fine soon.”

“You keep in touch with me, young lady. I want updates.”

“I will. Thanks for everything. And thanks for always being there for us.”

“If that judge would have let me adopt you two all those years ago, you wouldn’t be in this mess.”

She smiled, and Kevin laughed. “What am I saying? You two would probably have driven me to drink.”

Maureen now laughed along with him. “I’ll call ya later.”

“Goodbye, darlin’.”

Maureen snapped the phone shut, fighting the wave of emotions. She flinched when she felt the warm hand on her arm.

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