Murder On The Mainline - S01 E30

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Murder On The Mainline - S01 E30

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As she sits near him to eat she whispers, "I'm sorry I can't just drop everything for you when you come in. I'd like to but that's not the way I was raised. Please don't hate me for it?"

"Everyone has their own priorities. Some differ from others. I can accept that."

"Did you get any information that was useful today?"

"I haven't sorted it all out in my mind yet. I talked with Mrs. Harrison, all the staff that was on site at The Gardens the night of the murder and a few of Jay Scanlon's girls. He's a pimp, by the way. He was Flo's pimp. I haven't been able to talk to him yet. He may be our perp. I need a lot more proof. His alibi to the police doesn't wash. I think that about covers it."

"Wow! It sounds like you were busy. What did they all say?"

Mike goes through each interview almost word for word, leaving Trudy out of it. Nina hangs on to every word as she chews her food. She is visibly agitated by the time he's finished. "Three of the girls at The Gardens were hookers? I wish I could go with you when you meet with these people. It sounds so thrilling."

"Your supper is delicious. How about your day? The Staff Sgt. giving you a rough time, yet?"

"No, they haven't changed my duties at all. Everything is normal. No one has mentioned the search. I'm sure they know you had the file but they also know it’s long gone, now. It is, isn't it?"

"You don't want to know."

"Mike! You still have it?"

"Not on me."

"Mike, you’re taking an awful risk. Not just for you, but for me as well. I hope you know what you're doing."

"You'll have to trust me."

"I do! I truly do. But I worry about you. Oh God, how I worried about you today." She gets up and sits in his lap to kiss him. "Now your home and safe. I just want to hold on to you."

"Let's go back to the couch." He slips an arm under her legs and picks her up. He carries her into the living room. She melts against him as he gently lays her on the couch and lies down beside her. He plays with her breasts through her bra then removes it so her nipples press little bumps in her blouse. He lowers his lips to blow hot breath through the material onto them as his hands seek her sex and open the way. She moans and quivers in anticipation, reaching to open his pants. He teases and excites her for quite a while until she suddenly gasps and writhes against him. She's long passed ready to accept him but he fondles and teases her more. She cries out his name, begging for his entry and that's when he gives her what she craves. He paces himself so she climaxes repeatedly then reaches his zenith so they collapse together. Weakly they lay recovering, breathing, hearts thudding loudly in their ears, when they hear the sound of children talking and they quickly move to appear to be talking on the couch.
The kids rush in and tell them all about supper, but it does not escape Marlene's eyes what was going on. Mike's shirttail is out and Nina without a bra under her blouse. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out what was what. Mike wishes his son a happy birthday then Marlene sends them out to play.

"You want some more privacy, or are you done?"

Nina turns beet red and Mike says, "Marlene, show a little respect. You've embarrassed Nina almost to tears. We're done for now, thank you. Did you have a nice party for the kids?"

"Jeff took us to The Castle and they all had a ball. It was real fun for all of us. Sorry you weren't home to go with us, but I guess it’s just as well. Nina would have been left here all by herself. It looks like you had fun, too. Tuck in your shirt, Mike. And you really should put on your bra and panties, Nina."

Nina pulls her legs back and crosses them under her while Mike laughs, "Why dear, I think you’re jealous."

Marlene goes stamping out of the room. "Just make sure you clean up the mess on the couch, that's all."

Nina gathers up her panties from under the edge of the couch and her bra from under her. She opens her legs and checks. She whispers to Mike, "It's Okay. The mess is all on the inside of the back of my skirt. There isn't any on the couch. I tried to make sure it'd be like that." She wipes at it with her panties then gingerly gets up and heads for the stairs. Mike fumes for a bit over her embarrassment then quiets down as Nina comes back downstairs in a fresh skirt. He thinks, "Who the hell wears the pants in this household?"

He goes to the kitchen where Marlene is making coffee.

"I think you owe Nina an apology. You messed up her life with her husband and now your punishing her by embarrassing her. You’re still sleeping with him, for God's sakes. Why does she deserve your wrath?"

"She's too thin skinned, that's all. She's like her nicey husband. They belong together. I want her out of here."

"Fine. I'll get my things." Nina leaves the room.

"Where's she going to go? Home?"

"I don't care. As long as she goes."

"Good. You'll be able to reach us at the Downsider Motel." Mike leaves the room and heads upstairs. He goes into the bedroom and starts packing his travel bag. Nina looks at him and says. "What are you doing?"

"Going with you."

"To my place?"

"You don't have to go home and take Jeff's abuse. I'll find us a place."

"Us?"

Mike nods as he finishes packing. "Hurry up and get your things together."

Marlene comes into the room and stands looking at them. "Mike, I'm sorry I embarrassed Nina. I'm just out of sorts and I don't want her to leave."

"Tell her."

She does and adds, "I made this mess with your husband months ago and I want to help you get him back. Please stay."

Mike looks at the women and waits for Nina to say something. Tears drip from the end of her nose onto her suitcase and she looks down at the bed. "I just want Jeff. Why did he have to go and run around on me? We had such a good life together until about a year ago." She looks up at Mike and says, "Your kind to me and you excite me, but you’re not Jeff." She turns to Marlene, "Can you understand?"

"Yeah kid, I think so."

"I can't go back and change things now. Jeff and I will never have the same relationship we had. I may agree to his request for a divorce. Will you tell him that tonight?"

"If you’re sure that's what you want."

"Tell him I'm not sure. We'll have to talk about it."

"Okay, Nina. I'll tell him."

Nina begins unpacking then looks at Mike with a weak smile. "Aren't you going to unpack, too?"

"Naw, I'm going to move down to the office and sleep on the couch. You get some rest."

She looks imploringly at him. "Please don't do that." She hesitates, glancing at Marlene then, "I need you tonight to hold me and comfort me. Please don't leave me alone."

Mike tosses his bag back on the bed and slides an arm around her waist. "I'll try to be there for you." He looks at Marlene, "And I'll try to be patient with you until your home to stay." He pats her behind.

They all three go down for coffee and Marlene starts the kids on baths for bed. When she and Mike have them all tucked in, Marlene says goodnight and leaves for Jeff's place. Mike takes Nina's hand and leads her upstairs. Gently he undresses her and places her under the covers then kisses her before he undresses himself.

He enters the bed and moves to her, gathering her in his arms. No flannel separates them tonight. He holds her close and caresses her hair, ears and throat, as his lips caress hers. He is so gentle as to make her feel adored. There is no rush tonight. Slowly, so slowly she arouses at his touch. Tonight they truly make love, each yearning to please the other.