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Sunday 26 May 2019

Short Story Sunday: The Language of the Soul


"This isn't exactly weather for a barbecue."

"We'll make the best of it, don't worry." Mickey tapped the address into the car's navigation system and looked at her. "Nervous?"

"What would give you that idea?"

"Oh, I don't know. The look of terror in your eyes, your white knuckles on the door handle and the sweat on your upper lip."

"Sometimes I hate that you're a police detective. You notice way too much."

He chuckled. "It comes with the territory." He squeezed her thigh. "They're going to love you, Kate. Trust me."