More of Chapter Five. Charlene had figured out years ago why her mother’s health was failing. Charlene thought it a wonder that she was still living. She understood later in life why her father...
More of Chapter Five “Hello Sweetie, how are you?” “Daddy, it’s me, Charlene.” “I know dear, how nice to hear your voice. How are things going?” “Good daddy.” “How’s your mother?” “Oh she’s fine....
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...
Chapter Five Charlene called her father, Nick Carpenter, that next morning and waited to be connected. He call went to his secretary first, as always. Charlene’s mind wandered as she waited for her father...
A reminder of our recent trip to England below. The rest of Chapter Four. There had been many ups and downs in Joe’s and Suzan’s relationship during the planning stages of the wedding and...
More of Chapter Four The next morning Joe had several meetings. The two barely had time to say goodmorning when he passed Charlene’s desk. The morning passed slowly for Charlene without her talking more...
Chapter Four Joe called Charlene on the intercom and asked her to come to his office. Charlene took a deep breath and looked up from her desk covered in seemingly random papers ready to...
Chapter Three Suzan liked a neat apartment with some style while Joe, was Joe. She had grown up in a nice town just outside of the city in a house with a yard and...
Chapter Two Joe moved from his father’s apartment when he reached the age where he could sign a rental agreement. He no longer wanted to be confined by his father’s rules. He knew he...
Chapter One Joe Monroe woke with a feeling of dread. Fall was nearly over and winter was arriving early, or so it seemed to him. Frost clung the window bottoms of his small apartment....
