NOT EDITED Despite Rick practically chasing her out to the parking lot, Kathy had climbed into her rental car and driven away from the station. He headed back inside and made his way down to the basement. Jeff was stationed outside in the hall, arms crossed over his chest and his head tilted back againstContinue reading “Heads Will Roll – Chapter Seventeen”
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Heads Will Roll – Chapter Sixteen
NOT EDITED Bonnie tilted her head back against the cold metal pole as a door closed above her. She had come to assume that particular door was one that led outside. Likely a front door, but maybe a back door made more sense, given that she’d heard it shortly before the man had come toContinue reading “Heads Will Roll – Chapter Sixteen”
Heads Will Roll – Chapter Fifteen
NOT EDITED After dealing with Gerry’s particular brand of ‘compliance’, Bridget had texted a picture of his shoe treads to Bo, and she and Jeff had headed out to Tina Young’s house. Jeff had just shifted into park when Bridget’s phone buzzed with a text back from Bo. “They aren’t a match,” she said. “Damn.”Continue reading “Heads Will Roll – Chapter Fifteen”
Highway Butcher – Chapter Twelve
NOT EDITED Chapter Twelve 4:50 PM; DAVID QUINN’S APARTMENT, PARKING GARAGE After his thrilling encounter with Jamal, David had driven around for a little while to completely cool down. He hadn’t exactly been in a temper tantrum, throwing punches and breaking things kind of place, but there had still been enough emotion on his faceContinue reading “Highway Butcher – Chapter Twelve”
Highway Butcher – Chapter Ten
A/N: I don’t think it’ll surprise anyone that this has been yet another hellacious week, but escapes are good, and tonight, Bo and David’s friendship is mine. I hope they can be a good escape for you guys too ❤ NOT EDITED Chapter Ten Thursday: June 18, 2020 12:00 PM; LOS ANGELES, DAVID QUINN’S APARTMENT,Continue reading “Highway Butcher – Chapter Ten”
Highway Butcher – Chapter Seven
NOT EDITED Chapter Seven 9:01 AM; LOS ANGELES TRAUMA CENTER, CARE ROOM SEVEN Jamal had stayed with Bridget until Bo’s parents turned up. At the very least, she wouldn’t be alone during Bo’s medicated slumber. He wanted to stay until Bo was awake, but truthfully, even he knew Bo was likely still better off notContinue reading “Highway Butcher – Chapter Seven”
Highway Butcher – Chapter Six
NOT EDITED Chapter Six Monday: June 15, 2020 12:20 AM; LOS ANGELES, BRIDGET DECKER’S HOUSE, MASTER BEDROOM Bo helped shove what felt like the millionth bra into one of David’s duffle bags before zipping it up. Bridget did the same across the room. Socks, shirts, jeans, makeup. Anything. Everything. She wanted as much of itContinue reading “Highway Butcher – Chapter Six”
Highway Butcher – Chapter Five
NOT EDITED Chapter Five 8:00 PM; LOS ANGELES, DAVID QUINN’S APARTMENT, LIVING ROOM From his place on the couch, Bo lifted his head as David came back into the room with two blankets and a pillow. “Thank you for offering to let me stay the night. I’ll be out of your hair tomorrow.” David setContinue reading “Highway Butcher – Chapter Five”
Highway Butcher – Chapter Four
NOT EDITED Chapter Four 7:00 PM; LOS ANGELES, THE ATLANTIS HOTEL, PARKING LOT A young man sat in the driver’s seat of a car parked in the hotel’s front parking lot, one hand toying with his lanyard, spinning it around his hand, unwinding it, spinning it the opposite direction. It was more or less theContinue reading “Highway Butcher – Chapter Four”
Highway Butcher – Chapter Three
NOT EDITED Chapter Three 6:30 PM; LOS ANGELES, THE ATLANTIS HOTEL, PARKING LOT After Bo successfully ignored all of his text and call attempts, David climbed out of his car and headed up for the door. As long as Bo hadn’t switched rooms, he’d be on the second floor. For a while, he had practicallyContinue reading “Highway Butcher – Chapter Three”