Chapter 7

(Herewith the latest sample chapter from my forthcoming novel. See below to catch up on earlier chapters!)

Look, before we get going, I have to say I’m sorry for last time. You know I’m uncomfortable with this whole thing, but I shouldn’t have lost my temper. I appreciated your phone call, but you’re not the one who needs to apologize. I realize you weren’t grilling me for information. I just got too tense; I let myself get all worked up. I’m not going to sa…