Alexandria

For the middle of March, it was unseasonably warm in Southern California. We'd enjoyed days in the mid-seventies. Today was no different as the sun was about to set over the Pacific Ocean.

"Damn, little cousin, you're stunning."

I smiled at Patrick through my lashes. "You know, I think you said the same thing right before my interview with Karen."

"Well, what can I say? I need to work on expanding my vocabulary. I should get one of those ...