Murder at the High School Reunion (25 page)

I filled Lou in about pomegranates being good for us,
and I was curious as to what they are. Then, he understood.

“But Cy, I don’t think that’ll take long. What do you
plan to do after that?”

“Well, I’m thinking about taking a little trip.”

“You? Take a trip? And without me?”

“It’s not that I don’t like having you around, Lou.
It’s just that the last time you were around when she was, I felt like you were
cramping my style.”

“Oh, I see now. So, do you plan to surprise her?”

“No, I want to make sure I’m wanted.”

“Well, unless things have changed considerably, I’d
say you’re very much wanted. Do you want me to call you at her place the next
time someone’s murdered?”

“I’m not planning on moving in with her. I just
thought it’d be nice to drive down and see her for a couple of days.”

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I went home and Googled pomegranates. I had no idea
what they taste like, but they looked like red lemons. I guess I could try one.
If I didn’t like them, I’d give the rest of them to Lou, and go with the other
five food groups.

I didn’t want to become an expert on pomegranates, so
I moved on to Google maps. After checking out a couple of things, it was time
to make my phone call.

In a few seconds, that beautiful creature answered the
phone. She sounded out of breath. She must have Caller ID.

“Did I catch you at a bad time?”

“Cy, you can catch me anytime you want. As it turns
out, I just got through with a five mile run on the beach.”

“I didn’t realize there’s a beach anywhere near where
you live.”

“There’s not. But there’s one on my Wii.”

“ I see. Say, I was thinking. I’ve been looking at
that place where you live and did you know there’s a Holiday Inn Express not
too far from your house?”

“I’ve seen it many times. Are you trying to tell me
you’ve finished with your case?”

“We have. And I thought this might be a good time to
take Lightning for a long drive, see what she can do. She’s never been too far
away from home.”

“Well, I think this would be about the right distance
to check her out, see what she can do.”

“Actually, I was thinking about checking someone else
out. That is, if you can spare a couple of days for a cop who has nothing to
do.”

“I think I can arrange it. When are you coming?”

“Well, if Scotty were around to beam me up, I’d say in
a few minutes, but I need to pack some things. Would it be okay if I left in
the morning?”

“I’ll dream of you all night long.”

“I’ll try to wait until tomorrow to dream of you. I’ve
heard dreaming about that special someone makes a long trip seem not quite so
long.”

We talked for another half hour, and then I hung up.
It was time to think about what I planned to take with me, and to print
directions to her place. But before I did anything else, I went over and turned
on the Wii. It was time to find out if old Cy could make it all the way through
the Ten Minute Run.