“Look closely at the birth certificate, and then look at yours. You’ll see it for yourself” she said. It took a minute, then he noticed….and the implications became clear as well.
“DNA doesn’t lie Irene. She is my sister” he said.
“Not according to the paperwork. The maiden name on your birth certificate doesn’t match. So in the eyes of the law….” Irene let it drop off.
“Thank you” Mike said.
“Anything for my favorite boss and best girl! She’s really a good person Mike. Take care of her”, Irene said.
They walked out and Mike said, “Time to go, I’m hungry and its been a long day.”
Mike kept the information to himself, as he had some real thinking to do. The week went by quickly, as they were both busy during the day and kept each other up at night. Friday afternoon, Irene came in and closed the door. “Conference time Mike. You wanted weekly updates.”
“I have a few minutes for this. How is she doing?” he asked.
“I told you she was smart…I just didn’t realize how smart. I am going to start leaving her alone for breaks next week. She can handle it. This kid is going to put me out of a job sooner rather than later!”
“I know there is much more for her to learn. Don’t kid yourself” he said.
“She is already as good as Penny is. Seriously, she is good. I also want you to know Tony and I are going out this weekend, just as full disclosure. If there isn’t anything else, I need to start getting ready!” Irene said.
“Let’s go home. I may need your help again this week with something, but it will be undercover work” he said.
“BOSS! I just told you I’m dating someone else!” she laughed.
Mike looked at her, blushing a little. “I need you to find out something for me. I can’t ask her and there is no one else who could.”
He filled her in on the details and she agreed, only saying “I’m proud of you.”
The weekend went by only too quickly for them. They only got out of bed to eat, gaining energy for their activities. Mike was continually amazed by her transformation from timid to self-assured. They began trying every position they could think of, and she was open for anything he asked.
Sunday evening, as they lay in bed sweaty and naked, he looked at her and said, “How did I ever survive without you?”
“You were waiting for me, just as I was waiting for you” she said, “I hated my life…but it led me to you. I wouldn’t trade a second of it now”. Mike had no words, just pulled her closer.
The next week of work wasn’t as bad, but it still flew by. Irene had done her covert mission, and Mike had told Jill to be ready for Friday night. They were going out someplace nice, he said. Jill wore her LBD, and Mike was suitably impressed. She knew he liked it, and he was torn between going out and ripping it off of her.
“No!” she said, “I don’t have another dress like this, and I’m hungry! Take me out first, then do what you will!” They went out to a nice steak place, Jill wondering where this food had been all her life. “I’m stuffed!” she exclaimed, pushing her plate away. “Is it time to go home yet?” she said.