Chapter 5

While all the commotion was going on in the elevator, JC, Joey, Chris, and Jana were still at the club. It was nearly two in the morning by this time, but the party was still in full swing. Chris, JC and Jana were sitting at a table, while Joey flirted with some women on the other side of the room. Jana was almost asleep by this time and had her head on Chris’ shoulder, not really paying much attention to JC’s presence.

‘Ok something is wrong here. If something is going on between Joey and Jana why is he dancing so close to that redhead .’ JC thought as he saw Joey slow dancing. ‘Time to find out what’s going on.’ “So, Jana how long have you and Joey been dating?” JC inquired.

At this question, her head shot up in surprise. She immediately started laughing.

“Joey and me? Where did you get the idea that I was dating him?” Jana asked in between giggles. “Thats a good one. Well its getting late I am going home. I’ll see you guys around.” she added as she got up and waved goodbye still giggling. ‘I wonder where he got the impression that we were dating’she kept thinking.

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When Jana got home she found Michelle sitting in the window seat, staring out into the pouring rain. “Something wrong?” Jana asked as she entered the living room sitting down on the cream colored leather couch. Michelle did not hear Jana’s question she was too busy thinking about what had happened only a few hours ago.

“Oh hi Jana, did you say something?” Michelle finally said turning her head once again to look out the window.

“I asked if something was wrong? Are you okay, you seem deep in thought?” Jana asked once again. She was beginning to get worried about her friend.

“Oh nothing’s wrong. Life’s just peachy!” Michelle answered sarcastically.

“Ok well if you need to talk about anything, anything at all, I’ll be in my room.” Jana said as she walked towards her room.

‘How am I going to face Lance at the hospital tomorrow.’ Michelle wondered. “Tomorrow’s sure is going to be a fun day!” Michelle said sarcastically to no one in particular.

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The next day seemed to come slow for everyone. Brian, JC and Jana are in their office discussing their next case.

“So she says that her husband abandoned the children?” JC asked trying to clarify the notes they were given. They were defending a husband in a high class civil suit. The husband after five years of not being a part of his children’s lives wanted to get custody.

“This is going to be a tough case. There is a lot of skeletons in both of their closets that we are going to have to dig up. JC, why don’t you and Jana start off looking for those skeletons. Look for any affairs, past histories, anything that can help. We have to be prepared for anything and everything. And I have a feeling that the wife isn’t exactly the most loyal, and faithful one. While you guys do that I will talk to the family members. Lets try and get as much of this done by 3 o’clock tomorrow. Ok well lets get started see you tomorrow.” Brian said to his two partners, not really waiting or caring for their response. He then walked out leaving the two in the office clearly frustrated and overwhelmed.

“Looks like this is going to be a long night.” Jana said starting to go through he files that lay in front of her.

“Is he always that arrogant. Or does he just think that it’s his job to be the leader?” JC asked. His response was a laugh.

“Sorry about that. Since you are still kind of new, he wants you to understand that he thinks he is in charge. He’s really full of it. Sometimes I wonder how he gets both his ego and his head through the door.” Jana answered.

“Well I am going to call Justin and Lance, and let them know that I probably won’t be coming home tonight.” JC said as he picked up the receiver and started dialing the number.

‘Great working late with JC, its hard enough being in the same office with him, now I have to work late with him.’ Jana thought as she started to make a list of what they needed to do.

‘This might lead us into trouble’ JC thought as he imagined the trouble the two could get into. “Well how about we start talking to their co-workers.” JC asked Jana.

“Ok, thats a good idea, lets get this show on the road.” She answered as she got up and started gathering their stuff.