One week later, as Kimberli was getting ready for bed, she reflected on everything that had transpired. Stroking the spot where Rob had strangled her, she gazed into the mirror perched on the dresser, to view her fading bruises. The revelation of Rob murdering John’s mother was more suited as a scene from a soap opera, rather than real life. What was more puzzling was how no one had spoken of the incident ever since. It felt as though it was a terrible nightmare, but her physical souvenirs kept the memory of that night cemented in reality.
Nevertheless, things between her and John had been quite harmonious. The family's personal physician came by a couple of times during the week, to examine John's shoulder. Again, it was concluded he didn't need surgery, but just barely. John, not willin
