CHAPTER 41It was late by the time they had helped with homework, cleaned up the dinner mess, and settled side by side in the family room, in front of the TV. The kids were up in their rooms, getting ready for bed, and Kari and Kevin were alone. Kari was thinking about running into Cuddy Mullins at Dr. Patel’s office earlier that next day and unconsciously let out a heavy sigh of annoyance.
“What’s wrong now?” said Kevin.
Kari shook her head. “Nothing.” She stared at the TV.
“You’re a million miles away.”
“I’m right here, watching this stupid show.” She pointed at the screen. “A real cop would never do what he just did. You know that, right?”
“Today’s Thursday. Didn’t you go to see your shrink today? I thought seeing her was supposed to make you feel better. It doesn’t seem to be worki
