CLAIRE

Back at the penthouse, I went straight to the window and stared out at the city. Julian gave me space, making coffee in the kitchen.

My phone buzzed with a call from Detective Martinez but I ignored it.

It buzzed again, this time from Sarah Palmer, the ADA and I turned it off completely.

Julian brought me a cup and sat on the couch, waiting. "Say it," I finally said, turning to face him.

"Say what?" Julian asked.

"That I'm being stubborn," I replied. "That I should help them get Ethan even if it means giving Vanessa a deal."

"I wasn't going to say that," Julian said calmly.

I...