The Talk- Part 3

"Secrets are like lies. Eventually, the truth of light exposes everything."

I waited outside of the examining room while Marika was checked and samples were taken. After a few minutes, I was approached by an older police officer in plain clothes.                      ...

The Talk- Part 2

"Secrets are like lies. Eventually, the truth of light exposes everything."

 Marika, true to her word, emailed me a list of twelve family counselors that she used in her law practice and asked me to pick one. Being a pragmatist, I gave the list of names to one of my junior...

The Talk- Part 1

"Secrets are like lies. Eventually, the truth of light exposes everything."

I had just finished a case I had been working on for several months, and against all odds I won. McPherson v. the state of California was a high-profile first-degree murder trial where I was lead council for the first...

After Midnight Chapter 16

"Rhona, Candice's mother is let into the secrets, and gives up her own."

There was an awkward moment when Candice looked at Andy, trying unsuccessfully to read his expression. She thought about saying something, but Marsha pulled her away.“I’ll help you get ready,” she said.“What’s going on?” Candice said as soon as they...

After Midnight chapter 15

"The mother in law comes to visit and all has to be revealed."

Candice made breakfast, while Andy showered, and was watching the early news when a text arrived.‘Do you want to be here for this?’ The text said. Candice stared at it for a minute. Marsha must mean that she was going...

After Midnight Chapter 14

"Candy continues to explore her identity on her 'blind date' with Andy"

Candice did not mention the Texan again throughout the meal. Instead, she played games with Andy as she invented one new persona after another.“You know,” Andy said, “I think I know who you are.”“A well-known fantasist and confidence trickster?”“No, I...