*** The Promise**

Emma texted Robert from her car. Hands still shaking. Eyes still swollen from crying in the park.

**Can we meet? Please. I need to talk to someone.**

Three dots appeared immediately.

**Of course. Where?**

**Your apartment in Clinton hills? I can't go anywhere public. Can't risk being seen like this.**

**Come now. I will meet you there.**

Emma drove across the city. Her lawyer appointment wasn't until four. She had two hours. Two ...