Bessie stares into the bathroom mirror, adjusting her 4-leaf clover brooch on her new pale blue blouse in the motel room she shares with Leila. In the next suite, she can hear her parents chattering with her sister. The accommodations were arranged by the Ravenspond Police Department. Today, June 5th, 1973, begins the trial of Terrance Blacksmith for k********g and assault causing bodily harm – the most they can charge him with – so far. The heat outside is sweltering in this prairie city, evident by the dress of passersby. Bessie notices there is a message light on the phone on the side table. When she presses it, she smiles, hearing the encouraging voice of Leif.
A knock on the door interrupts her thoughts. She walks over to allow in Detectives Pederssen and Cavish. Both look very smart
