TOO CLOSE TO HOME

Epilogue

Don put down his pen after signing off on the last of the paperwork on Dwayne Richard Malvie aka the Campus Killer. It was case closed and he felt more relieved than usual. It still gave him pause every time he came across Charlie's name among those listed in the indictment. L.A. had won out and the trial would probably commence sometime in the fall. He hoped that his brother wouldn't be called to testify as to his own attack, he just didn't want him to relive it again.

"Want to grab some coffee, Don?" Terry asked, approaching his desk.

"Sure. Just let me get this filed away." Don replied. "I have something I want to ask you any." He carried the folder over to the appropriate cabinet and stuck it in.

"What did you want to ask me?" Terry inquired as soon as they seated themselves at one of the tables in the cafeteria.

"I've already arranged to take time off next month to go to Florida with Charlie. Dad's paying for everything. Well, I was wondering if you wanted to join us. Help me keep Charlie out of trouble," Don said.

"What kind of trouble could he possibly get into?" Terry asked.

"It's Florida, its Spring break and Charlie's a little inexperienced with this. So what do you say?" Don asked.

"Isn't Charlie a little old to need a chaperone?" Terry asked. A smile played across her face.

"Better that than throw him to the sharks," Don joked. "Spring Break can get a little intense. I know—I've been there."

"I'll think about it," Terry said, taking a sip of her coffee. "And then I'll let you know."

Don assumed a put upon expression. "Charlie actually had the nerve to say that that you would help him keep me out of trouble."

"Now that'sthe more likely scenario," Terry commented.. "Okay, since both of you want me there, I might as well come too. But I am paying my own way."

"Sounds fair enough," Don replied. He was definitely looking forward to the upcoming break.

A/N There it's completed.. (Now I'm to go catch my muase who's happily running around in the TV fandom.) I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.