Six Sentence Sunday: Full Metal Librarian LII (Cold Comfort)

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After the revelations of the past couple of Sundays, Clyota accuses the Pressman of wanting the broadcast rights to a good story more than he wants justice for his murdered wife.

He tells her he wants both.

“I betrayed the Pressman’s Code the night Jessica died and I betrayed her by abandoning a solid lead to hold her empty shell in my arms,”  he said. “I will not make the same mistake again.”

I didn’t know what to say.  Comfort seemed impossible and unwanted—the Pressman was not my friend, although I thought he was no longer an enemy. 

 “Fine,” I said finally.  “Turn yourself back on and let’s get going.” 

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