Chapter 151

"Well, we were thinking about going to Paris in the spring, if you must know, Mother," laughed Christine. "We were invited by the first family of France to visit and attend any of a number of events that constantly happen in government. It would be a very romantic trip."

"Oh, yeah," blurted Hailey. "Romantic. Like a trial honeymoon romantic? I guess there's no sense asking if I can go, too. Those French guys seem to like me pretty well. At least they did last night at that dinner."

"We'll have plenty of Time to discuss that when we get home," suggested Melissa. "You two probably haven't read the papers or watched any TV this morning. I have a couple papers here with me. Look at the headlines."

Christine picked up the first paper her mother handed to her. “Kays Time.” was in bold print over a picture of Mitchell with blood on his face. The second paper had 'Nailed by Kays.' in large letters over a picture of the unconscious man with whom Mitchell fought.

"This story made the network