Chelsea Stevens was fuming. “You knew?! I can’t believe this! Kris, this doesn’t make any sense. Tell me you’re joking.” Ten minutes earlier, Chelsea had raced into Kris’ office certain that when she shared what she discovered with the Director of Nursing...
Sitting up in his bed, Chris shook the tiny present, but it refused to give up its secrets. “Just open it, babe!” Hannah pleaded with husband. “I’m dying to know if you like it!” Chris chuckled at his wife’s enthusiasm. It was his thirtieth birthday, and...
EPILOG A bottle of bourbon and a mostly empty glass sat on the desk in the dimly lit office. Moonlight flooded through the window as a desk lamp illuminated a stack of papers. In the dark, a man sat there, his eyes running over the notes from the morning...
SESSION SEVEN Lexi could hardly contain herself when the doctor entered the room. Wrapping her arms around him, she pressed her lips into his, giving him a deep, sensual kiss. As their tongues danced, the doctor’s hands wrapped tightly around the woman, c...
SESSION SIX As she waited for the doctor to arrive so her session could begin, Lexi couldn’t help but reflect on the incredible week she had. In so many ways, she felt closer than ever to being the wife Aaron deserved. She diligently tackled her homework...
SESSION FIVE Lexi couldn’t get comfortable. Her mind raced as she waited in the plush chair, wringing her hands. Was she really going through with this? How did it even come to this point? Why did she agree to come here in the first place? As much as she...
SESSION FOUR Dr. Miller had barely entered the therapy suite before Lexi was all over him, wrapping her arms around him in a tight embrace as she planted little pecks on his cheek. He smiled, hugging the woman back. “Well, hello Lexi,” the doctor said aft...
SESSION THREE As soon as the door to the therapy suite opened, Lexi jumped up on her feet. Dr. Ainsley Miller had barely clicked the door shut and turned back to face her before the woman’s arms had wrapped around him in a tight hug. “Well, hello, Alexis....
SESSION TWO Alexis’ smile couldn’t be contained as the receptionist ushered her back to the therapy suite. She’d been looking forward to this moment for most of her week. She made so much great progress, and she couldn’t wait to let the doctor know. After...
SESSION ONE Alexis couldn’t get comfortable. Her mind raced as she waited in the plush chair, wringing her hands. Was she really going through with this? How did it even come to this point? Why did she agree to come here in the first place? Taking a deep...
On the deck of the cruise ship, happy sounds of splashing could be heard from the pool area as tropical-themed music played softly over the loudspeakers. A light ocean breeze perfectly complemented the warmth of the sun. The sounds of cheery couples enjoy...
It’s funny what a love for running can lead to. For most of my life, I was a certified couch potato. In my twenties, I would have laughed in the face of anyone who suggested going out for a friendly jog. That term was an oxymoron, I’d point out, like jumb...
“That’s the most absurd thing I’ve ever heard.” “I’m telling you, it’s true!” Chris insisted. Christine sighed. Her brother had come up with his fair share of tall tales over the years, but this definitely took the cake. Not ten minutes earlier, he had wa...
Ring ring! Ring ring! Nikki awoke abruptly to the sound of her phone, its intrusive ringing shattering her peaceful slumber in the hotel room. Slightly disoriented, she fumbled for her phone on the nightstand. The display read 5:18 am, and the caller ID r...
Bri’s finger pressed the doorbell button. A faint ringing could be heard within her best friend’s home. As she stood waiting for Sue to come to the door, Bri steeled her resolve. “I won’t leave without an answer,” she promised herself. The weirdness all s...
