Chapter 7 (Timeline 1)
He poured himself a large Scotch. Ben knew a liar when he met one and he had to admit, so far he had detected none of the usual signs. But of course, she had to be lying. Why else would she have said such things? Unless…
He pulled back the kitchen curtains and let the soft morning sunlight fill the room.
"Dawn," he mumbled.
"Dad! You're up!"
Ben jumped and turned to find a fresh faced Alex in the kitchen doorway.
"Good morning to you too."
Her eyes went to the tumbler in his hand. He quickly threw the remaining liquid into the sink.
"Dad, is everything okay with you?" she frowned.
"Yes Alex. Everything is fine. Why are you up so early?"
"Oh, I just…I just thought I'd go for an early morning walk. Why are you up so early?"
Liars, definitely took one to know one.
"New assignment."
"You mean the woman?"
"No Alex, I don't mean the woman. Something Jacob needs me to deal with."
"Hhmm, sounds important. Well, have a good day dad!" Alex beamed as she turned to go.
"Aren't you going to have any breakfast?"
Alex rolled her eyes before stomping over to the fruit bowl and grabbing a banana. She waved it at him with a fake smile, before practically darting out the front door.