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An hour later, with the plans still in hand, Chu turned over the investigation to the forensic team. They headed back to the realty office to find Max still entertaining Miss Edmonds with a series of illusions that he pulled from his pocket.
“That really isn’t my card,” Cathy was saying, as Max held a five of diamonds.
“Really?” Max replied. He rubbed the card against his sleeve and turned it over. It was now the jack of clubs.
“That’s it! How did you do that?” she gushed.
“Just a little magic,” Max suggested, then looked to the two detectives. “Are you two done?”
“Yes, we’re leaving,” Pro said. “Miss Edmonds, the forensic team will let you know when you can lock up.”
“Great,” she said, then turned back to Max and held out her card. “I get done at 5:00. My number’s on the card. My private number is written on the back.”
“Thank you,” Max said and kissed her hand gallantly.
“Oh, a gentleman,” she cooed.
“Max!” Pro hissed, catching what he’d done.
“I’ll tell her,” the magician said. “And for being such a good audience, here is a lovely ring.”
“Oh?” she said, amused. Then she looked carefully at the bauble and her own finger. “Hey that was my ring! How did you do that?”
Max gave a wave and headed out the door. Pro and Max were behind him. “Well, I am going to pick up my luggage from Adrianna and move back into the Waldorf, if you have no objections.”
“Why the hurry?” Pro stated snidely. “Got a date tonight?”
“Actually, I do,” Max beamed.
“With Miss Hot Pants in there?” Pro sneered.
“No, dear, with your mother,” Max said breezily. “Why would I want a confection when a real woman is available, pumpkin?”
He walked away as Pro and Chu approached their car.
“And don’t call me pumpkin,” Pro shouted after him.
23. Scotch And Soda
Two weeks later, Pro sat across from Luther at a lovely outdoor restaurant on Amsterdam Avenue on a gorgeous night. They both had frozen drinks in front of them and were very relaxed.
She stared into his eyes. “You’ve been very patient.”
“Well, I understand your work. I mean, my hours are steady, but you get called out all the time.”
“That date at the movies—”
Luther pointed at her. “I did finally get to kiss you.”
“Yeah, and then I had to run off to a crime scene and leave you there.”
“I tol’ you that was all right.”
“Then last week, our walk in the park.” Pro smiled. “That was romantic—”
“Until I had to cover someone’s shift last minute,” Luther shrugged, as he took her hand and brought it to his lips.
