The day although a very difficult one at first was going to prove to be a start of a new beginning for Angie.

On the way to precinct Angie started drilling questions at Mira.

Angie: What's in Little Havana?

Mira: A restaurant called Emilio's where you can find all the information about Cuba short of going there.

Angie: Really!

Mira: Yep! People who have emigrated there from Cuba frequent it often just to keep in touch and to find out about relative's back home.

Angie: Wow I never heard of it before.

Mira: Me neither until I called a friend.

Angie: Do you think we can find out anything about my mother?

Mira: I hope so, We will just have to make the trip and find out.

Angie: I can't believe this is happening.

Mira: Just as long as you understand that we will have to be careful not to get in over our heads….. Were just looking for information on your mother and that’s it.

Angie: Okay

Mira: I mean it!

Angie: Sure! Sure. I don't understand why are you doing this?

Mira: Just put it this way I have my reasons.

Angie sensed that Mira wouldn't be saying what her reasons where just yet, so she just smiled thankfully.

Angie: So when do we go?

Mira: First things first. We will have to finish things up at the precinct; I can handle things from there, just leave it to me.

Angie thought to herself 'Isn't that what I have been doing'

Mira: You know we will have to watch our step.

Angie: No kidding

As they entered the precinct Francis met them with a friendly smile.

Francis: Hi Angie…. How ya doing?

Angie: Hey Francis…Better thanks.

Francis: I'll be taking you statement. Let's go to my desk.

Angie: Okay, Sure….

Mira: See ya in bit Angie

Giving her statement proved easier than she thought for Angie as she was able to distract herself from the ugliness of it by thinking about her Mother.

Francis: I guess that wraps things up!

Angie: Good, I don't want to have to think about it anymore.

Francis: So Rollie is doing okay!

Angie: Yeah! That’s what Mira told me.

Francis: I had just called him before you came in to see when you would be in, He told me he was going to Australia for a bit and you and Mira are heading to Florida.

Angie: Yeah that’s the latest.

Francis: Well ah!…Enjoy your time away. How long will you be away?

Angie knew that Francis was probing for answers but thought she would leave things up to Mira after all she was doing fine so far.

Angie: Not sure yet.

Just then Mira entered the room.

Mira: Hey Francis how do ya feel about taking over for me while I'm away?

Francis: Seriously

Mira: Smiling" Yeah Seriously"

Francis: Looking more than eager "So when do you go?"

Both Angie and Mira looked at each other and smirked as they shook their heads in unison.

Mira: Is tomorrow soon enough?

Francis: Blushing "Its just that it means more … you know it will mean extra for the girls."

Both women knew he had a point but that wasn't quite the reason

why Francis was so anxious. After all don't all men like to be in control?

Angie: I should go and get my stuff together.

Mira: There's a squad car waiting to take you.

Angie: Tilting her head and smiling with appreciation. "Thanks"

Mira: You're welcome, I'll call you later.

Angie: What about the plane tickets, we are going by plane aren't we?

Mira: Taken care of, like I said earlier I'd handle things.

Angie: Surrrre! Better be careful though I could get used to all this.

In a more familiar tone Mira replied " You better get going before I change my mind".

Francis: I hope Florida is ready for you two… He was a little bewildered at how the two where getting along.

"Leaving…. See you when we get back Francis." Angie replied

Francis: So Mira what is this all about anyway?

Mira: Nothing… Just helping a friend.

Francis gave Mira a skeptical look.

Mira: Relax Francis!

Francis knew better than to say anything more.

Angie stepped into the squad car only to be greeted by a great looking rookie. He told her his name and that he would be at her service. She couldn't help but laugh to herself as she wondered if Mira had planned that too.

Angie then gave the handsome driver directions to the Loft.

As she made her way out of the car she asked for him to wait It wasn’t at the top of her list of things she wanted to do, but she wanted to get some gear before heading home to pack.

Even though Bluey met Angie with his usual welcome it just didn't feel right to be there. Angie couldn't help but think that things would never be the same. It was odd but when she left it felt like a weight was being taken off her shoulders. It always seemed she was living in under Rollies shadow but now she would find herself.

After giving directions to the young cop again, they then headed towards Angie's apartment where she would pack and wait for Mira's call.

Mira: Hello Angie got your bikini packed?

Angie: Yeah and some sunscreen and other goodies.

Mira: Good our flight leaves at 9 a.m. I'll be by around eight.

Angie: See you then and …. Mira thanks for everything.

Mira: Get a good night sleep! If you need anything, just call.

Angie: I'll be okay don't worry and thanks again Mira.

Mira: Night Angie

Angie: Night

After their conversation Angie went to the picture of her Mother picked it up and looked longingly at it. Thinking to herself that she was glad that Mira had seen it and how incredible she was being by helping her find out about her mother. Placing it back fondly she said out loud "Well mother I hope to find out all I can about you."