Mission Failing

But inside, he was already planning his next move.

"I should go now," Nurse Courage said, her voice drained of all emotion. She cast Reuben one last look before turning on her heels and heading back to her car.

Just as her fingers brushed the door handle, the front door behind her creaked open.

A sultry, feminine voice called out.

"Baby, aren't you done here yet?"

Courage froze.

Slowly, she turned back, her heart pounding in her ears.

Standing in the doorway was a young woman, barely covered by the skimpy clothes clinging to her body. Her eyes were fixed on Reuben, oblivious to the storm she had just unleashed.

Reuben went rigid. His hands shot up in a frantic gesture, signaling for the woman to be silent. But it was too late.

Courage had already seen everything. Understood everything.