The Missing

The meeting

   Hello, Chief, Anna knocked on the chiefs door. It's Jennifer Whitney, you wanted to see her.

  Jennifer! Come in, Come in. How's head of the missing people investigation doing? Are you all right? Chief said as he turned his chair to face her.

  Yes, I'm fine, she said going over to give him a hug.

  You're working tomorrow on the missing persons case. He phrased it more as a statement than a question,but Jennifer still felt the need to answer.

   Yes, she said. In fact, I just started a new investigation,and-

  I want you to take the day off, spend it with your family. Or your husband.

  Chief, Jennifer said, I know you want me and Brandon to work, but we just don't. I know I should have told you a long time ago, but we broke it off, I filed for a divorce and it's official now, I'm sorry.

  No, I'm sorry that your own grandfather wasn't good enough for you to tell me about your life. He said angrily.

Chief, I know how much you liked him, but we just weren't meant for each other. Reaching over she patted his hand.

  And you insist on calling me Chief, what is that? He was still fuming but he grabbed her hand tightly.

  I know, I'm sorry, Bubba,but...

  It's OK I get it. We're at work, I'm not your Bubba here. He said softly. I still want you to take tomorrow off. Okay?

Sure Bubba, whatever you want. Going around the desk, she kisses him on the cheek. I guess I won't see you tomorrow, she joked.