"John said all of this in a quiet tone that only Susan could hear, he said it while he continued to pat her lovingly, consolingly. Susan listened in s...tunned horror, she did not move or even breathe while he spoke. When he finished John put his arms around Jennifer and smiled a vicious little grin at Susan as they left the courtroom. Susan took a deep breath and collapsed.John began seducing his daughter that very night. As soon as they got home he went to his room and asked to be left alone. He. .. um ... oh, never mind."James smiled at her again. "Talk to you later," he said. "In the meanwhile, I'll send Gavin or Jenny over with the pudding board."He gave Terry a gesture from behind Jean's back and went back to the bar.Terry waited and then, with the excuse that he wanted another drink, went up to the bar. James was at one end away from the customers."Tell me very briefly," he said."Army widow," said Terry. "Husband died of wounds three months ago. Forces Widows' Pension insufficient. Truly. On Thursday, I’m to meet Meg Gibraltar for the first time. First time I’ve met any of our clients. The occasion? Louise Lane would be unveiling two new Harvey radio spots — 15 and 30 seconds.Ms. Sloane explained, “They’re spinoffs of our social media spots — geared for an older demographic.”“Of course.”During our pre-meeting prep, Auntie Pru had suggested, “Listen and learn, Birdie.”I nodded.She leaned in and whispered, “And keep your fucking mouth shut.”Auntie Pru had learned that. "You're quite a woman Angilee. I have enjoyed your company and your body. If you'd like to come with me..."Here it was, she thought, the temptation of which the old woman had warned."I... I... can't. As much as I love being with you, I just have too much to lose," she said, her heart breaking."I understand. Then I guess this is goodbye." Yes..." she said quietly. "Jeremy, I love..." You love exquisitely," he said, not wanting their goodbye to become maudlin. "Good bye, Angilee." Good bye.