Chapter 23 – Cynthia’s Early Christmas

"Cynthia get everything she wants for Christmas"

Tim sat in the quiet of the living room trying to think. He was beginning to think that Cynthia knew their relationship would be coming to an end. She eluded it. But how? Oh, yes, female intuition, the sixth sense....

Chapter 22 – Holiday Loneliness

"Tim gives Cynthia what she wants for Christmas"

With all of the ruckus about Delany and Lillian’s disappearance, Tim forgot it was almost Christmas. He rummaged through the boxes in his store room and found his battery-operated twelve-inch Christmas tree. His only decoration.He set it up on his...

Chapter 16 – Friday With Pat

"Pat and Tim are alone and free to enjoy each other"

Tim knocked on Pat’s door mid-morning on Friday. When she answered the door, Tim was flabbergasted. She was stunning. Her auburn hair flowed gently around her face. Her makeup was dark for daytime, it was what Tim loved. Her lipstick...