Wednesday is rolling around once again. No Thursday Threads for me last week because I was the judge. That said, I do have “new” words. I actually wrote them some time ago so technically, they are old words. LOL Anyway, the prompt for this snippet is: **”What is the problem?”** If you want to try your hand with this week’s prompt, it’s: ** I don’t think this scene needs an explanation, and in the book, it’s a whole lot longer. 😁

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Kathleen didn’t want to open the door. After catching a breaking news alert on the morning show, she refused to answer either phone despite screening calls and ignoring voice mails. Why couldn’t they leave her alone? The imperious knock rattled the front windows. She cracked the door and peered out at the two police officers standing on her porch. She didn’t open it any wider.

“What is the problem, officer?”

The one who’d knocked glowered. “You need to come with us, Mrs. Gallagher.”
Instinct urged her to slam the door and lock it but she was through hiding. “Why?”

“We’ve made an arrest in Tommy’s murder. There’s a press conference.”

“My husband’s dead and buried. The department doesn’t need me on display.” Yes, she did sound bitter. She almost smiled.

He shrugged. “The powers that be say otherwise.” He pushed against the door and she backed up. He looked her up and down. She wore jeans and a soft sweater, her feet shoved into sherpa-lined moccasins. “You need to change clothes.”

Her newly-rediscovered independence warred with her inner coward. She hated to cave in to their demands. Trouble was, they’d continue to hound her until she complied. Maybe this time, the smart thing was the path of least resistance. Maybe this time, with an arrest, they’d finally be done with using her.

Two hours later, she wore widow black and a stony face. When it was her turn, she uttered four words. “Thank you for coming.”

Then she walked out.
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I do love Kathleen’s character. She goes through a lot but then she rediscovers herself with the help of Puck and Devlin. And some new friends. The chapter I worked on Monday has her fitting in with the other mates, though she’s a bit older, as is Maura. The others are in their 20s but when you’re mated to a Wolf, there’s a sisterhood and trust me, this sisterhood is strong! Fun times. Still haven’t hit The End but I’m so dang close I can almost taste it. Maybe I should add a Halloween party so it makes since for an October release… Naw. I’m just ready to get this puppy out there. I’m back to work. What are you back to?