GERALD

My heart sank but at the same time raced uncontrollably. I never told Valerie about that. How the hell did she know?

"How do you know about Julie? How come you know she died and who killed her? She died before you even came into the picture."

All these questions I threw at Valerie just hit me back in the face with no response. Just then, I remembered I was still in the cafe and acting up was going to call for the attention of others so I fought hard to compose myself and act natural.

"I know you're hurting Gerald, I'm sorry. I really am. But you have...