“Welcome, Sarah. Please, have a seat. Is this...” Dr. Blake began.
“Detective Alex Bradley,” Alex said, offering his hand. The two men shook hands.
“Alex and I have become very close over the past few months.”
Dr. Blake smiled. “That’s wonderful. I remember,” he mused, looking to Alex, “you used to visit Sarah. I appreciated that. She needed it. When you can care for one another during the worst of times...”
“Then the better times are easier,” Alex agreed. “Or so I hear,” he jested, gesturing toward his arm. “We have yet to see.” I nudged him playfully in the ribs.
“So, let’s cut to the chase here, shall we? Sarah, you seem... well. Confident, well-adjusted, and if I might say, you look like you have been working out, too. Good for you.” If I hadn’t known Dr. Blake so well, I am not s
