Dream Vacation

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Claire has been sitting in the interview room for an hour. She has to pee, but doesn’t want to call for help.

“Mrs. Douglas?”

How had she fallen asleep? But she had, and now, Det.WhatsHisName is sitting across the table from her. Next to him is a woman who introduces herself as Rita Nuñez, Victim’s Assistance Officer, and asks, “Would you like some coffee or tea, Mrs. Douglas?”

First published in the September 2021 issue of Drunk Monkeys.