Chapter 63: S5 Cain Have Mercy

Cain Beckham

"Penny for your thoughts." Cain brings a martini glass to his lips and takes a sip. The warm liquid makes him grimace.

"What?" Claire's eyes widen. They look dreamy.

"What's on your mind?"

"Nothing." She draws in a deep breath, then closes her eyes. "Everything." Her voice, breathy, airy, contains a hint of sadness and longing. "But none of that matters now, does it?" She pauses, then opens her eyes. "So, do you like her? Ms. Hollywood with the big blue eyes?"

"Blythe?" Cain chuckles. "Actually, I've had a love - hate relationship with her for years. Why? Are you jealous?" He places an elbow on the table and strokes his jaw. "What about your date? The D.A.'s new hotshot prosecuting attorney?"

Claire scrunches her nose. "Derrick and I, we uhm-"

A high-pitched shriek fills the air.