Chapter 5
Cameron had just turned off the nightly news when there was a knock at her door. She peeked through the peep hole of her door but could only see the top of a police hat in the darkness outside.
“Who is it?” she asked though the door.
“Me. Pauly.”
Cam opened the door and greeted him with a big hug. “Welcome, stranger. Haven’t seen you in a while.”
He handed her a small package as he walked past her into the living room. “Happy Birthday. I know it was two weeks ago. Sorry I missed it.”
Cam ripped the wrapping off the package and opened the small box. Inside was a pair of silver earrings with cabochon amethysts.
“Pauly. These are beautiful. I’d say you didn’t have to, but I’m glad you did. Thank you.” She hugged him once again.
“I heard you’ve been busy,” he said, the smile
