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“The STD clinic is down the street.”
“Funny.” I took a seat. “I’m being serious. This is about a relationship that means the world to me..”
Looking intrigued, he leaned forward. “I’m listening.”
“Just so we’re on the same page, I got your cousin off for tax fraud a few years ago.”
“Allegedtax fraud.”
“Call it whatever you want.”
“From what I recall, you charged him triple your normal rate.”
“That was a discount.” I smiled. “Anyway, is it true that you were college roommates with the current governor of Washington?”
“Yeah. He’s one of my best friends. Why?”
“I need one hell of a favor.”
“Okay…Something you’re thinking about in the future?”
“More liketonight.”
VOID (ADJ.)
REFERRING TO A STATUTE, CONTRACT, RULING OR ANYTHING WHICH IS NULL AND OF NO EFFECT
ELIZABETH
Michael
Did you forget about meeting me at the movies tonight?
I can come over and we can watch something at your place if you like instead…
Jumping off my couch, I rummaged through my dresser drawers and pulled out a basic white blouse and jeans. If I left now, I could call him on the road and blame my tardiness on traffic.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
His loud knocks stopped me dead in my tracks; I would have to clean.
“I did forget, Michael,” I whispered my practice speech, cutting straight to the chase. “It’s not you, though. It’s because my mind is still stuck on Damien.
“Okay, look.” I swing the door open. “It’s not personal, it’s just…Ellie?” All the air left my lungs.
No longer dressed the ugly, drab prison uniform, my sister stood teary-eyed in the hallway—holding a small plastic bag.
“Ellie?” I blinked a few times, unsure if this was real.
How are you even here?
“It’s me, Elizabeth.” She nodded. “It’s really me.”
I wrapped my arms around her shoulders and hugged her, nearly toppling her to the floor.
“Whoa, whoa, whoa.” She laughed. “You’re acting like you haven’t seen me in forever.”
“Not on this side of the bars.”
