I Can Make This All Go Away

Ms. Branford was holed up in her place, hating every second. The whole thing blew up, her and that 18-year-old, now she’s on hold while they dig through the mess. Then he knocks. Mr. Denver’s at her door, slick as hell, telling her he can get his kid to take it all back if she’ll fuck him. She looks at him, pissed off and cornered, knowing the offer’s as gross as it is golden.