Stanton Box Set

Cameron shakes his head in frustration. “Evidence. Clues. I don’t fucking know.”

I stare straight ahead. I knew this was coming. I don’t know why it’s taken this long

“Where are the girls?” I ask.

“Abbie’s dumbfuck cop root is one of the policemen doing the search so she is following him around. Bridget is chucking a tantrum and not letting them touch any of Natasha’s things.”

I smile at the thought of Bridget telling them off—she’s more like Natasha than we all know.

“Mum is crying and telling them to find the killer and stop wasting time searching the house,” Cameron snaps. “Seriously, I want to go to a bar and get fucking maggot drunk.” He shakes his head. “I can’t take one more day of shit,” he stammers

I smirk again. “I can’t. I’ve got things to do,” I reply. I think this is the most normal conversation I have had in a month.

Adrian buzzes Tiffany. “Tiffany, Joshua and I are leaving for the afternoon and please ignore that last email I sent you. I have the dates wrong.” My eyes meet his.

“Of course, Adrian,” she replies.

“Maggot drunk sounds really good right now,” Adrian snaps as he takes his jacket from the back of his chair and puts it on.

“Come on Stan, we are out and we are on it.”

It’s 8 pm and we are in a Mexican bar eating nachos as we drink margaritas in homage to my girl.

Cameron puts his hand up for another round.

“These suckers have a punch.” Adrian frowns as he looks at his glass.

I nod. I’m feeling quite inebriated. “Yep,” I stammer.

“What do you reckon they were looking for?” Cameron narrows his eyes as he goes over his conspiracy theory.

“I think they just want to see the surroundings that she lived in and stuff,“ Adrian replies.

“Willowvale though?” Cameron scoffs.

I scroll through my phone and notice I have an email I have been waiting for. My heart drops and I open it.

It’s from the county council.

Dear Mr Stanton

We are very sorry to hear of your loss and would like to extend to you our sincere condolences.

In regards to your application your application has been successful and aligned with a class CVB license.

You have permission to bury your late wife on the property of Willowvale.

All preparations will need to be in accordance with regulations and carried out by a certified practitioner.

If you have any questions in regard to this matter please contact our office during office hours.

Ray CunninghamCounty District Court House

I drop my head.

“What are you reading?” Cameron asks.

I pick up my glass and drain it. “I have permission to bury Tash at Willowvale.”