The Present - James

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The Present - James Michael leans back in his seat, fingers clasped behind his neck. “So, Frank, what exactly did you see? When you say that Klempner murdered Charlotte.. Sorry, Jenny, here.” Conners blinking, “Um, who are are you?” “I'm Michael, Jenny's husband.” Mitch breaks in. “We have a son-in-law, Frank.” She smiles brightly and Conners’ face goes slack again. “I saw him kill her. He shot her in the head and then threw the body to one side as though she was garbage.” “Perhaps it was a different baby you saw?” I suggest. “How close were you?” asks Michael. Conners shrugs. “Not very close.” He looks to Mitch. “Maybe I made a mistake. Maybe it wasn’t her.” Mitch stutters. “But... But you were chained up. You were only feet away. You must have recognised her. And it was her. I’d

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