"Well I wasn't going to," I mumbled."You know that we haven't really been getting along lately."She got up and came and sat in my lap. "Dad it might h...elp build a bridge.I have long since come to grips with the fact you aren't getting backtogether but I do think you need to at least be friends."She was a deep thinker all right. "I will invite her if it's what youthink it's the right thing to do."She planted a sloppy kiss on my cheek. "Dad it is the right thing to do. Iknow she still loves you.. ”“She would know.”“Yes she would. So Celia. Tell me about yourself.”“Joe told you some things I imagine.”“Mostly meeting you. And your ... difficulties.” Lightening up, she added, “And your relationship with Eddie.”“Nothing discreet with us,” Eddie shook his head.“Nope,” said Joe.“I think it’s great,” said Essie. “And you getting along with these two studs. And with Ginny.”“It is,” said Joe.Eddie just nodded before saying, “I’m going to meet with Ronnie and Terry. Join us when you’re ready.. “Yeah. Daniel Ross. I’m looking for Det. Baldacci.” “Sgt. Justin McCartney.” The man stated, extending his hand and giving Daniel a strong shake. “She’s in here looking over the scene. I’ll introduce you two.” Daniel followed close behind the skinny sergeant, stopping briefly in the doorway of the apartment and looking over the gruesome scene with a trained eye. It was horrible, blood pooling on the floor of the dirty one room apartment. A white sheet was spread over a figure, red streaks. Cyndi’s mother was no longer around to lecture her about not having sex until she was married.Celeste was delighted to hear that Cyndi wanted to start. She had half hoped she would agree to start up quickly because Nathaniel had grown impatient waiting for a new girl. “To be honest, I think you could start tonight. Nathaniel has an opening for initiation tonight. But if that is too soon…” Celeste’s voice trailed off, waiting for Cyndi’s response.Cyndi’s eyes widened. She was excited and nervous.