The Maggie Black Case Files Books 1-3 by Jack McSporran

Author:Jack McSporran [McSporran, Jack]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-912382-09-5
Publisher: PublishDrive
Published: 2018-02-14T00:00:00+00:00

Emily regarded Maggie with an arched eyebrow. “You’re out of your mind.”

They’d been in the apartment for half an hour, and were tucking in for a second helping of lukewarm pizza. Maggie’s stomach rumbled in pleasure, having been neglected since the night before. She’d never been able to eat much prior to an assignment, especially one as important as hostage rescue.

“I’m telling you,” Maggie replied, goading Emily, “I think Chicago’s got the upper hand with the deep dish.”

Not that it stopped her from delving into her third slice. It was greasy, laden with cheese and pepperoni, and the perfect comfort food after an afternoon of running for your life.

“Nope.” Emily swiped the air with conviction. “It’s New York slice, or nothing at all.”

Maggie shrugged and went in for another bite. The base was so thin that it dangled in front of her in a flopping mess and she had to maneuver her mouth down and around to catch it.

Emily giggled as she witnessed the spectacle. “Tourists. You’re eating it all wrong.”

Maggie put the slice down and sipped on some soda, kicking her boots off. “All right, smarty pants, show me the mystical ways of eating pizza.”

“You fold it like this,” Emily instructed, taking a new slice for herself and folding it so both sides of the crust touched, creating a sturdier hold. “That way, the topping doesn’t splat on the sidewalk.” Emily laughed and pointed to Maggie’s lap where a big glob of cheese had landed on her trousers. “Or on your jeans.”

Maggie collected the cheese and ate it, sticking her tongue out at Emily. “Okay, I’ll give you that, but deep dish is still better.”

Emily sniggered and tuned back into her cartoons playing on Ashton’s flat screen.

“What is this rubbish,” Maggie asked, forgoing a napkin and licking her fingers.

“It’s not rubbish,” Emily said, eyes glued to a chubby little boy and his superhero sausage dog. “It’s Tommy and Sir Barksalot.”

“Cartoons have gone downhill since I was young,” Maggie said, enjoying their little back and forth. Maggie wasn’t much of a people person, but she liked Emily more than most adults she’d come across.

“Maybe,” Emily countered, not missing a beat, “but at least we have color TVs now.”

“I’m not that old,” Maggie scoffed, taking another bite of folded pizza.

As she watched Emily laugh along to the cartoons, Maggie’s mind turned to her pregnancy. Would she have a daughter? Would she be brave and resilient like Emily? She might even look a little like Emily, with her dark skin like Leon’s and those big, beautiful eyes that didn’t miss much.

The idea that a new life was forming inside her was surreal. A life that would grow into a child with their own personality, thoughts, and feelings. Would they be kind like Leon? Always considering how others are doing? Would they be resourceful and able to look after themselves like Maggie? Or would they be completely different, and grow up to be an artist or a scientist? She certainly hoped so. The further away their child was from her and Leon’s type of work, the better.

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