Page 76 of Twisted Truths

Deputy Gentry offered me his hand. “C’mon, son, let’s go meet your dad.”

Every fucking time I think my life is about to change, it’s never for the better.

Henry

The past few months have been a true test of my patience.

It was touch and go for a while, not having to be a single parent. That was easy. The hard part was dealing with her family.

It bothered the Bryant’s that Dillon adjusted to not having Victoria around so easily. And it was hard for me to keep my mouth shut when they tried to make her into a saint.

They left for Florida because being here in Port Stella and seeing Dillon was too much on them, because he reminded them so much of their angel. That decision worked out for me and after everything settled, I finally found some peace in my life.

Gene

Hey guys. Vivi just showed up here and it’s badI think she’s ready

Me

how bad?

Gene

bad

Ethan

what am I missing?

Me

Gene didn’t tell you?

Ethan

obviously not

Dexter

…Um, Viv’s not in the best situation

Ethan

that motherfucker hurts her

Gene

that’s putting it mildly

she said he’s coming by the diner for lunch

Ethan

I’ll be there.

Me

I’ll be there