More of Chapter Five

Charlene knew Joe’s perceived lack of drive by Suzan was was one of the many issues Suzan pointed out in arguments. Joe had tried to defend himself to Charlene at lunch more than once about that issue.

Charlene tried to listen to Joe objectively but that was impossible. She was in love with Joe even with all of his many faults that Suzan had often commented on to Joe about.

Charlene saw Joe as nearly perfect or perfect enough for her. Charlene sat and waited impatiently for her father to come on the line.

“This is the law office of Barnaby and Storm, how may I direct your call?”

“This is Charlene, Betty. Is my father available? I need to talk with him.”

Betty knew the reason for the call. They were usually for some kind of financial assisstance from Charlene’s father. Betty felt bad for her boss but kept quiet. The was his troubled daughter and Betty had woes of her own. It wasn’t her place to interfere.