Two weeks after Philip d'Autremont is acquitted of his wife's murder, it's time for him and his partner and lawyer, Charles Barnett, to start building their life together. But it turns out that not everyone in Atlanta is as ready to leave the trial in the past as Charles and Philip, and a surprise attack leaves Charles in the hospital and Philip's arm in a sling.<br><br>With thoughts of their own mortality fresh in their minds, Charles and Philip make a decision that will change their lives forever. Future plans and home renovations take their minds off the attacks, but the danger isn't over yet: the people behind the attacks are still at large, and they weren't acting alone.

Tribulation

Charles was listening to my end of the call and said, “Babe, there’s no way I’m going to use a bedpan once we get home.”


“Probably not, but you might have an urgent call of nature when there’s nobody around to help you to and in the bathroom.”


By the time we’d completed the checkout process and made our way to the appropriate exit, an ambulance was waiting. I gave the driver our address and told him I’d meet them at the house. I turned to John and gave him the best hug I could with only one good arm and said, “Thank you, John. You’ve been more than helpful during this ordeal.”


“I know, and you do it so well. Anyhow, I know that our boy will be anxiously awaiting your arrival this afternoon, as he’s desperate for that shower.”


Chapter 49