After Midnight chapter 18

"Candice and Andy use their holiday to develop insight, while Rhona and Marsha plan ahead"

Andy left Candice while he asked the management about their facilities and how he could use them. For five minutes after he’d gone, she stood at the bar and watched the room. Client number two was still talking avidly to...

After Midnight Chapter 17

"Rhona buys the bungalo next door and Candice takes Andy on holiday"

 Buying the bungalow proved easier than might be expected, mostly because it needed a lot of work. Before she died, it belonged to an old lady who’s family was in Australia. They had no interest in the property, so it...

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...

Living and learning

"Learning the one you take for granted is the one who matters most"

Three became two, two became one.Her life was changing with no room for me in tow.She broke my heart and left me nowhere to go.Lost like a puppy who had run away from home.You tried to mend me piece by...

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...

After Midnight chapter 13

"As Andy tries to get Marsha pregnant, Candy springs her own surprise."

Candy came home late in the afternoon and called up the stairs to Andy.“I’m making supper. Can you be ready in half an hour?”Andy opened the door, yelled “yes,” down the stairs, and carried on working. On his desk, his...

After Midnight chapter 12

"Breeding gets better, and then there's another surprise."

After their discussion, they agreed that Candy would go shopping on her own and a trip with Andy would follow. That order of things was Andy’s idea, for which he cited two reasons. The first being that Candy had so...