Impressions: A Lesbian Detective Novel by Barbara Winkes

Author:Barbara Winkes [Winkes, Barbara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: series, Romance Suspense, Police
Amazon: B07N1S2WFL
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2019-01-22T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

“Is it okay to feel sick?” Ellie wondered out loud when they left the precinct that night. With the right kind of leverage, Owens’ testimony had been proven to be a gold mine for them, though it didn’t come for free. In Brandi Gilbert’s story, the pieces finally came together to form the complete picture. Owens had threatened her, coerced her into shooting his boss Robertson. The stress and violence of the situation becoming too overwhelming, she’d been triggered into a state of dissociation that affected her memory, all the while threats from Owens and Hank had been real.

“You didn’t give up on her, and now she will finally get help. That’s something to be glad about.” Jordan touched her shoulder gently before she unlocked the car. “McKenzie is singing your praises, and he’s right.”

“I don’t know. There are so many others. It seems like a bad compromise, depending on where you stand.”

“From where I stand, I can see all of them are going down soon. Derek’s got a way in, we’re going to stage the fake after game party, and that will be it.”

“Let’s hope so.”

They made a stop at the grocery store to buy food for the upcoming party. As they were carrying their bags to the front door, there was a surprise waiting for them.

“Guys,” Natalie who sat on the porch steps, said apologetically. “I’m so sorry, but I need to ask you a favor.”

* * * *

Ellie was on the phone ordering dinner for the three of them, while Jordan put away the groceries.

“This is awkward, right? I am really sorry. I should have never said anything.”

Silently, Jordan agreed to everything, but her mind was still on the magnitude of the case, and to some extent, the expanding guest list of their party. For Ellie’s sake, and to be pragmatic, she could be forgiving. Natalie would likely be around. She had made a mistake, and they could all move on from that.

“It’s okay. I swear.”

“I wouldn’t have come here if my friend was in town. My apartment is a mess, and so I was hoping you could harbor me until they’ve taken care of the worst.”

“It’s not a problem,” Jordan said, well aware of her own resistance. She hoped it wasn’t showing. It had taken her a long time to be comfortable with friends in close proximity, the person she loved most, even. So, no, she wasn’t too happy to share this space with a stranger, but she’d get over it. A few days.

She remembered when they had thought Ariel might come live with them, and the guest room would be hers, but that would have been different.

Natalie was family, though. She’d have to get over herself.

“Dinner will be here in forty-five minutes,” Ellie said. “Come on, I’ll show you the guest room. There are fresh sheets, towels, and a new toothbrush. If you need anything, let me know.”

“I guess then I’ll go freshen up.” Natalie hugged Ellie and gave Jordan a smile over her shoulder.

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