Conflict of Interest by Jae

Author:Jae [Jae]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, pdf
Tags: Fiction, General, Lesbian, Romance, Suspense
ISBN: 9781934889404
Google: ZYrfPwAACAAJ
Amazon: 1934889407
Publisher: L-Book ePublisher
Published: 2008-09-02T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 20

AIDEN LENGTHENED her stride when she saw the now familiar figure of Grace Kinsley

standing in the courthouse hallway. "Where's Dawn?" she asked, looking around for the

younger Kinsley woman. For the last two hours, nervousness had hummed through her every

vein, and she wasn't sure if she was nervous because Dawn had to testify soon or because

this would be the first time in a week she'd see her.

"In there." Grace directed a concerned glance at the door of the ladies' room.

"Is she okay?"

Grace sighed. "She has hardly eaten or slept in two days. I hope it'll all be over soon."

Aiden nodded. She couldn't agree more. "I'l go and see how she's doing," she offered.

When she entered the bathroom, it was empty except for one person. Dawn stood hunched

over one of the sinks, leaning heavily on it with both hands. Her head hung down, and when

she finally lifted it, Aiden could see the water Dawn had just splashed into her pale face. At

least she hoped they were drops of tap water and not tears rolling down her cheeks.

Dawn's eyes searched out Aiden's in the mirror.

"Hey. What are you doing here?" Dawn asked, straightening up.

Aiden shrugged. "I took the day off to watch the trial and offer a little support."

A small smile formed on Dawn's lips. "That's really nice of you. Thank you."

"I built up so much overtime that my lieutenant was breathing down my neck to take some

time off anyway," Aiden said. She didn't want Dawn to think she was behaving

unprofessionally and giving her special treatment even though she was.

"Still, I'm not too proud to admit I need all the support I can get." Dawn exhaled shakily.

Aiden stepped closer and gently touched the small back. "You okay?"

"I'd be in there," Dawn pointed to one of the stalls, "chucking up my lunch if I'd eaten anything." She didn't try to play the unaffected hero, a refreshing change from all the

macho cops Aiden knew. "I just hope I don't have a flashback right there on the stand or

freeze up and –"

"It'll be all right," Aiden said, her hand moving in small, soothing circles over Dawn's stiff back. "If you need a break, just ask for one. Linehan will grant it."

Dawn took a deep breath and turned to her, away from the mirror. "Okay." Her gray-green

eyes searched Aiden's face. "Can I have a good-luck hug?"

Without hesitation, Aiden opened her arms. Dawn needed the reassurance, and she didn't

care who might walk in on them. She wrapped her arms around the trembling body and

inhaled deeply. "I'l be right there, sitting in the first row, okay?" she whispered into the blond hair.

Dawn said nothing; she just rested against Aiden for a few seconds before she stepped back

and squared her shoulders. "Let's go," she said with a sigh.

"Dawn?" Aiden said when they stepped out into the hallway and joined Dawn's mother. "Did you ever ride in a police cruiser?"

Now a small smile formed on Dawn's lips. "Isn't it a little late to find out if I've ever been arrested?"

Aiden returned the smile.

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