Continuing episode six: Red Handed.

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chapter 28: "Figured there'd be a photo."

Juat solving the murder is easy. The real challenge and satisfaction, I am discovering, comes from developing closure. Nurturing peace that is often sorely needed by the survivers.

Take Jessica Meiers, for example. In a troubled marriage to a compulsive gambler. Like Lisbon, she loved her father, but never felt she had the love she needed from him. So she undervalues herself, puts up with inattention and disrespect from her husband.

Is there a way, in the midst of this tragedy, to help her reframe her self image? To help her picture herself as someone worth lavish, unwavering love?