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‘Mrs Martha Whitman and my date of birth is 3rd February 1962.’ Detective Evans spoke once more. ‘You have your own legal representation today?’ ‘Yes,’ Martha said. ‘For the benefit of the tape, can you give your name.’ ‘My name is Sarah Lamington.’ ‘Before we start the interview, I will let you know of yourContinue reading “Saturday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

The car came to a halt, but Martha wasn’t prepared to leave. ‘You must go inside,’ The youngest policewoman said.  Martha paid attention to her words and allowed the blanket to be swathed around her once again. Consenting to the police officer’s proffered hand, she climbed out of the car. An unsympathetic wind whipped againstContinue reading “Friday Freedom – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

‘No, it wasn’t. I wish you would understand that Thomas was the monster, not you.’ ‘I just didn’t love him enough.’ Martha didn’t want to argue anymore and turned her head to face the wall. It was easier to say nothing. Laura wouldn’t change her mind about her father, any more than she could hers.Continue reading “Sunday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

Martha watched as Laura drifted into the background and the spotlight was on the doctor.  ‘Mrs Whitman my name is Doctor Apti Patel, can you tell me where you are? ‘A hospital.’ ‘Can you tell me your name?’ ‘Martha Whitman.’ ‘How old are you?’ ‘I will be fifty in a month’s time,’ Martha said. ‘WhoContinue reading “Saturday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

Chapter Twenty-Four Martha Adjusting her vision to the bright ceiling light, Martha unsealed her eyes. At first, she could see nothing but blurry images. As the room obtained clarity she tried to raise tethered hands to her mouth. She couldn’t move them above the bed frame. Her eyes slanted to the left, the glint ofContinue reading “Friday Fears – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

‘Are there any witnesses to this?’ ‘The restaurant, busy, there must have been.’ ‘Will you be able to come into the station to make a statement, Miss Lacy?’ Elizabeth looked to the now empty glass but couldn’t get to her feet. ‘I can’t not right now.’ ‘When will be a convenient time?’ Pushed away, theContinue reading “Wednesday Worries – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

She dropped the newspaper to the floor and her limbs lost all their flexibility. Her reason to live was now dead. Not only had she lost her job, but the man she was destined to marry. ‘Miss, are you okay?’ She allowed the stranger to help her up. The newspaper lay on the floor, itsContinue reading “Tuesday Truth – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

Chapter Twenty-Three Elizabeth ‘You wanted to see me?’ Elizabeth couldn’t sit down as requested and stood in front of her manager’s desk like an errant soldier. He passed the letter over; she didn’t want to touch it. ‘I didn’t want to believe it, of you of all people, Miss Lacy,’ he said, not blinking.  ElizabethContinue reading “Monday Mention – A snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

‘Hatred of me in every page! You always make me out to be the bad guy! This is your fault Martha. Remember that!’ He pushed Martha again. She held on to his arm. ‘Please Thomas, don’t be angry with me, I beg you.’ A violent shove to the ground, and she tumbled back on toContinue reading “Sunday Snippet – From my book – It Won’t Happen Again”

Laura sighed, didn’t speak until she sat down. ‘Mum you don’t have to.’ With her cup held firmly in both hands, Martha sipped at her tea. ‘I’m sorry it’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other.’ ‘I’ve not gone anywhere Mum . . .’ ‘I know, but I’ve been busy, and what withContinue reading “Friday Find – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”