“Best mom ever,” she said and squeezed her sister’s shoulder.
The two women returned to the sofa, but Evangeline said nothing more about the video or her next steps with Sin.
After sipping her tea, Hannah asked, “How long will the agency take to complete its investigation?”
“Weeks. Months. No idea.”
“But your work is your life. What will you do?”
“I’ll help you, spend a little time with Mom.”
This time, Hannah laughed. “Being around Mom is going to drive you to the brink of insanity.”
Hannah’s phone rang and she lifted her cell off the sofa. “It’s my dad. I’mnottelling him you’re here.”
“He might be out front.”
“Well, I don’t have to let him in.” Hannah pressed the talk key. “Hey, Dad. Merry Christmas.” Then, she tapped the speaker button.
“Hey, honey. How are you and the baby?”
“I had a checkup today and we’re both doing great.”
“Good, good.” Pregnant pause. The sister’s exchanged glances. “So, um, been on social media today?”
“No, you know I don’t spend time on there.”
“Right. I…er…so, I did a thing.”
“Uh-huh.” To Evangeline’s surprise, Hannah bit back a little smile.
“I let your sister talk me into going to a sex club.”
“What?”
“Yeah, it was incredibly stupid of me, but I did. Anyway, I had a drink and I think she dropped something into it because the next thing I remember is…well, it’s too revolting to say.”
Evangeline’s blood boiled. As she rubbed the back of her neck, she fought against the urge to belt out a string of obscenities at him.
“So, what, Dad? Are you saying you had sex with Evangeline?” Hannah’s eyes turned cold and she shook her head.
Silence.
“I am having ahardtime believing that.” Hannah’s tone had turned angry. “She’s not interested in you…at all.”
Evangeline wanted to hug her sister for standing up to that pig.
“Watch the video and judge for yourself.”
“Gross, no thanks. I’ve gotta go.”
“One more thing. Charlene kicked me out, so I’m staying with friends.”
As soon as Hannah ended the call, she shuddered. “I feel like I need to take a shower and wash the cooties off me.”
“Get in line behind me.”
The doorbell rang.
