Chapter 56: They've Talked to Everyone

Trent sat in his living room having gotten a few hours of sleep. Only the light outside the windows told him that it was evening. Beth emerged from the hallway that led to the bedroom. She was sleep tousled, but awake and looking around.

He flipped mindlessly through channels, but turned it off when he saw her. "You need food?"

"Coffee would be great."

"There's some in the kitchen."

She returned to him, a mug in her hands. She settled on the couch diagonal to the chair he occupied. "I talked to Maggie."

He nodded. "I called Kel. I figured they would want to know. I advised them not to cut short their honeymoon."

"Especially since we don't have a credible threat against me."

Trent sighed. "Do you agree the situation at the party and the situation with your parents are odd?"

"Yes, but do they have anything to do with each other?"

"I don't believe in coincidences, Beth. They just don't happen."

She shrugged then remained quiet. He wished he knew what was going on in her head. If he did,