What You Wish For by Kerry Reichs

Author:Kerry Reichs
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins

Wyatt arrived at Garner’s office on time. It went against his nature to be late, even though he was assured of cooling his heels.

“I’ll let Mr. Garner know you’re here, Dr. Ozols. You can step though there.” Garner’s receptionist gestured to an antechamber connecting her domain to Garner’s office. Wyatt settled into an uncomfortable-looking tapestry chair underneath an oil print of hunting dogs.

The secretary gathered her things and left for lunch, but Wyatt couldn’t concentrate on his reports. Part of Garner’s set piece was his open office door so visitors could appreciate the man’s important dealings. Wyatt couldn’t see the president, but his ranting carried. Wyatt was startled by the language.

“Tommy, that woman was a total fucking cunt. I have a mind to . . . what?” Pause. “Hell no! She was making fun of me . . . tax breaks for fertilized . . . What? No!”

Silence.

“Well, I don’t give two shits about her issues, or how sympathetic you think she is, she’s trouble. Donnie over at Fragile Voices is ready to pop a load over this one, so I say we go with it and . . .”

Pause.

“Fuck yeah it’ll be a circus! The bigger the better. Teach that shrew a lesson.”

Uncomfortable, Wyatt wondered if he should go for a walk.

“I can guarantee that bitch won’t lift a finger for Knox either, which is fine with me. I want them both to go down.”

There was a loud bang.

“Screw the locals—we make this big. Let’s get the evangelicals, the Southern Baptists, the Mormons, Westboro Baptist Church, Operation Rescue. I want Fred Phelps on her fucking lawn . . .”

More silence.

“Yes, I know the focus is Knox. We’ll expose them both as unfit, which is why the decision needs to be given to the state. The nationals can pay for it. It’s their issue, I just want Knox taken out. And that frigid bitch. What?” Pause. “Shit I don’t care. I’m not freezing my progeny.”

Long pause, then a lower tone.

“Look, kid, elections are your thing, and this is my thing. You get me the right media. Leave discrediting Knox to me. It’s not like I’m making this shit up. Mr. Clean-cut Midwestern fucked the chicken all by himself and put Excalibur right in my hands. I’m bringing useful information to the public.”

Pause.

“Well, hell, I don’t give a shit if it passes, but controversy’s good for the coffers. The religious right will give away their life savings and send their kids to school in paper shoes to get their issues on the ballot. I’m happy to take their money. This could be bigger than Prop 8. If we get national attention . . .”

Garner stopped and listened. “Fair point. We’ll start local and see how it spins while we control it. We can decide if we want to blow it up bigger.”

Chuckle.

“Sure, son, but there’s always Congress.”

The phone rattled into its cradle and footsteps approached the door. Wyatt gathered his things, disturbed by what he’d overheard.

Instead of opening wide, the office door snicked closed.

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