Of a Darker Nature
“It was ten in the morning, and she found it difficult to stay awake.
She needed more coffee right away. There was a viewing at noon. After the family finished, she would do some touch ups to the deceased for the funeral tomorrow. Add the other two bodies, both of which had passed of natural causes, it was going to be a full day.
Wren’s head poked through the chapel door and spied her in the hallway. “Brenda’s on the phone.”
Emily raced into the parlor and snatched the phone off the ...desk.
“Hey, kiddo, what’s the latest?” Brenda was pretty chipper for such an early hour.
A mixture of emotions swept Emily away. She was elated her friend had called but also angered. She shouldn't have called Liz to tattle on her.
“How’s Florida?”
“Pretty good, thanks.” Brenda sounded like she was in good spirits. “So, have you had any more trouble with Starr or the vampires?MoreLess
She needed more coffee right away. There was a viewing at noon. After the family finished, she would do some touch ups to the deceased for the funeral tomorrow. Add the other two bodies, both of which had passed of natural causes, it was going to be a full day.
Wren’s head poked through the chapel door and spied her in the hallway. “Brenda’s on the phone.”
Emily raced into the parlor and snatched the phone off the ...desk.
“Hey, kiddo, what’s the latest?” Brenda was pretty chipper for such an early hour.
A mixture of emotions swept Emily away. She was elated her friend had called but also angered. She shouldn't have called Liz to tattle on her.
“How’s Florida?”
“Pretty good, thanks.” Brenda sounded like she was in good spirits. “So, have you had any more trouble with Starr or the vampires?MoreLess
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