Nobody's Damsel by E. M. Tippetts

Author:E. M. Tippetts [Tippetts, E. M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2013-01-03T14:00:00+00:00

“That’s an interesting idea, Miss Chloe,” said Detective Baca. I’d called the number scrawled on the back of a business card he’d given me, and was a little embarrassed to find it was his personal cellphone. I hadn’t expected him to answer out of work hours.

“It’s just a random thought I figured I’d bounce off you.”

“I don’t see how it could hurt. It’d either work or not.”

“Yeah, that’s what I was thinking.”

“All right. I’ll call the press conference. I been meaning to talk to you a little more about press coverage.”

“Not sure I know much about that.”

“The thing is, Miss Chloe, some kids don’t get a lot of attention. When there’s no family to fight for them, they can get lost. Little Esperanza doesn’t have a voice. She’s kind of alone in the world, which reminds me of another little girl who got lost in the system. I know you feel it was a good thing, but if you’d been missing or needed fundraising for an operation, it woulda been a disaster.”

I let that sink in. “Are you suggesting I give the press conference?”

“We can authorize you. You’re a much prettier face for the camera. But I know you already get more attention than you want, so if you don’t want to, that’s fine. It’s just that maybe you’d like calling the shots. Telling people what to look at and putting to rest all the stupid speculation about your marriage. Take control, just like you did with your life when that brother of yours tried to take it from you. Eh, what am I saying? I don’t want to push you at all, but if it ever appeals, let me know.”

“Okay… I guess I’ll think about it.”

“Well, only if you want to. You have a good night.”

“You too.” I hung up and held the phone to my chest for a moment.

“Everything all right?” Jason asked from the other room.

“Yeah… I just have some stuff to think about.”

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