by Ariana Kenny
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The noise of a text message, and the intrusion of daylight woke me. I was horrified. I had fallen asleep, which was great that I slept, but freakin’ awful that I was here – all night. And looking at my watch I could see I was late.
I had a huge day ahead and I couldn’t afford to be late. I had to send off James, settle in to my temporary role as a third wheel, focus on work.
I left Rachael still curled up next to where I had been sitting and let myself out the door. I reached my car only to groan out loud. I got a fucking ticket. Not the best start to the morning. I hoped it wasn’t a sign for the rest of the day.
I checked the text I received. Found the body. It was from Clink at the morgue. Pants first. Body second. I got in the car and headed home.