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yes…um. Well, remember the case I had you look over…"
    "I should have known," folding her arms across her chest, leaning back in the chair. "This is a working trip. Unbelievable."
    Josh put his hands up, "Just one quick stop to talk to a retired Providence detective sergeant. I don't even know if he'll talk to me. The rest of the time is just us," reaching over and taking Keira's hand. "We don't even have to stay there; we can go anywhere you like."
    Keira smiled, and then laughed. "Well, you are improving there, Mr. Williams. I take this as progress. "
    Josh smiled back. "Thanks, I knew you'd come around.”
    Keira smiled, "Wait, what about Cassidy? She doesn't like to be left behind."
    "I'll get Chris to stay at the house with her. I'll have to lock up all the liquor, but she's somewhat housebroken," Josh laughed. "The two of them can watch each other. That work?"
    "Like I said, it's a good start. You'll need to start planning the next vacation, without any work related matters, so you can surprise me again on my birthday. Always remember jewelry is your best friend. David Yurman in particular; I'll make a list for you."
     

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Chapter 9

 
    Monday, August 24, 2009
    11:45 AM
    Fort Myers Beach, Florida
     
    The Southwest Airlines flight began its approach to the Fort Myers International Airport. Josh looked up from his iPad. Keira was asleep, lying against his shoulder. Josh nudged her. She opened her eyes.
    "Time to stop snoring and put your seat up," Josh said.
    "I do not snore," Keira answered, stretching as she adjusted the seat.
    "I bet the people in the row behind us would disagree," Josh said, smiling and taking her hand.
    "Are we there yet?"
    "Just about, I got an email message from Sergeant Calise. He sent me his address, wanted to know when we'd be there."
    "Did he ask what it was about?" Keira asked.
    "Nope, just said he'd be there all day."
    "Hmm, you'd think he'd be curious."
    "You would, wouldn't you?" Josh answered. "Oh, and I got a picture from Chris. She took Cassidy to Barrington beach. Look," turning his iPad for Keira to see.
    "Oh my god, she's covered in seaweed and sand," Keira said, hand over her mouth. "It will never come out of her fur." Keira smiled and shook her head.
    The plane landed, taxied to the gate, and the flight attendant opened the door, jumping out of the way.
    Josh and Keira watched as the twenty-seven people who boarded by wheelchairs could retrieve overhead bags and walk from the plane. Known as the Miracle of the Jetway , it is the best therapy in the world.
    They followed the miraculously healed from the plane, and then found the rental car counter. After getting the car, they headed to Fort Myers Beach.
    * * *
     
    Driving across the San Carlos Bridge gave them a spectacular view of the beach and island. Fort Myers Beach is a mix of hotels, motels, condos, houses, beach bars, restaurants, and businesses.
    Some of it is the redneck heaven of vacation spots, some of it quiet and reserved.
    Jimmy Calise lived alone in a mobile home just outside the area known as Times Square. Josh pulled into the lot and followed the directions to a small, rundown, faded white, rusting trailer.
    The front of the trailer overlooked the beach; but the torn awning drooping over the windows blocked the view.
    Parked next to the trailer was a 1987 Chevy with RI plates. The car was as rusted as the trailer. It hadn't been in Rhode Island in a long time.
    Parking next to the Chevy, Josh started to get out of the car. "You want to come in with me?" he asked.
    "Nah, I'll go walk on the beach. I saw a coffee shop just as we came over the bridge. If you finish first, come get me there. Or I'll just walk back here."
    Josh walked to the door of the trailer, watching as Keira strode down to the beach.
    Knocking on the door, he heard a voice from inside. "Come on in, Lieutenant."
    Josh opened the door and walked in. The inside of the trailer was beautiful; handmade hardwood table