by Sonya Lee
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Katrina awoke nine hours later. She looked around the room and found her bag near the armoire. Her clothes had been ironed and laid on top. She got out of bed and got dressed. Then she went downstairs to find the captain or Diane. She found Jason instead. He was sitting in the living room watching “Law and Order”. He looked up when she entered.
“Back among the living,” he said.
“Yeah, I didn’t realize how tired I was. Where’d your dad go?” she asked.
“He went back to the precinct, he’ll probably call later to check on you,” he replied.
“He left me at the house?” she asked in puzzlement.
“Yep, he figured it would be the safest place for now. Don’t worry I carry a gun,” said Jason.
“Where’s your mom?” she asked.
“She went to the grocery store. She’ll be back any minute,” he replied.
“Is it okay if I call my roommate?” asked Katrina.
“Yes, but don’t tell her where you are,” he replied.
Katrina excused herself and returned to the guest bedroom. She located her cell phone. When she turned it on, she heard the message indicator. She had several messages. She checked her messages before calling Allison. Two of her professors called and offered condolences, they were nice enough to give her the week off. Allison and her parents had also called. Katrina dialed Allison’s number.
“Hey Katrina, how are you doing?” asked Allison.
“I’m okay, are you back in Chicago?” she asked.
“Yeah I took over my cousins Ron and Gary’s condo and they’re not happy about it. Ron told me their parents have a condo that they use when they come to town on business. They offered it to us if we want to stay there. My parents are all for it because it has twenty four hour security and a doorman,” said Allison.
“I could use a doorman and twenty four hour security in my life,” said Katrina.
“So when do you want to take a look?” asked Allison.
“I don’t know when I’ll be able to. You can go ahead and check it out. If you like it, I’m fine with it,” said Katrina.
“Okay. There will be a Memorial Service for Kim on Wednesday at the school. Sophie’s flying in to represent the family. I know she’d love your support at the service.”
“I’d like to be there, but I don’t know if I’ll be able to make it. I’ll call her if I’m not able to come. Have you talked with Mr. and Mrs. Dubois or Sophie?” asked Katrina.
“Yes, I’ve talked to Sophie almost every day. She’s really worried about you,” said Allison. “You should give her a call. It might make her feel better.”
“I’ll try,” said Katrina. “I have to go okay.”
“Okay, see you soon, take care,” said Allison as she hung up the phone.
Katrina hung up the phone. She was trying to get up the courage to call Sophie but didn't have the strength. It would be too hard. It would make everything come back she realized. She needed a diversion something to stop her from wallowing in pity. She put her phone back on the charger and went downstairs to watch TV with Jason.