Kerry exited the elevator on the twentieth floor and headed toward the executive offices for Phantoms. Inside the suite, the secretary waved her back, too busy fielding calls to chat. Kerry passed through the glass doors and down the hall toward the large conference room, determined to shake off the effects of last night.
God, she was anxious to see everyone again after the five-week holiday break, and excited to start a new year of investigations. It seemed the only time she had function to her life was on a case and with the crew, proven by her recent trip home to Atlanta.
In her family, it was essential to put up the appearance of perfection rather than embrace the little girl who just wanted acceptance. Even when she grew older, maintaining her beauty was more important to her fami
