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...understand, and I do appreciate your concern for me. But I assure you I know what I'm doing. Things are working out very nicely; I'm happy here." But her smile fades slightly when she says that last sentence.

"Edward... Do you dislike Cal?"

"No, no," you say rather quickly. "I do like him... He's a very interesting man. I'm sure he'll make a fine husband for you, Gabbie, if that's really what you want." As you close your mouth, you grind your teeth together as hard as you can manage without your face displaying your frustration. There's no turning back now, you realize. I've just given her my blessing.

Her smile is brighter than ever. "I'm glad. I don't know what I would do if you two couldn't be friends."

Find out if she and Cal have "plans" for tomorrow night.

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Rac7hel CHARACTERS:
-- You (Edward) - a police officer in your mid-30's
-- Cal Beauchamp - a wealthy, respected 28-year-old businessman who you know to be a murderer.
-- Gabrielle - your 19-year-old sister who is engaged to Cal and recently pregnant.
-- Joseph - normal-looking 30-something-year-old guy who does Tarot readings on the street.
-- Old man - an old man who dresses like a gypsy and works on the street, saying creepy rude things to people for money.
-- Nicolas Dias - depends on who you ask.

SETTING:
New Orleans, present day. Well, let's say pre-Katrina to keep it simple.

STYLE:
The title is Outsmart because the characters are constantly lying and hiding things from each other. OR ARE THEY??? Everyone has his own agenda and probably doesn't want to reveal what that is. But somewhere, deep inside this story, there really is a coherent plot.

NOTE:
If you want to add to the story and wish to know a little more of what Jillian and I are planning, email me and I'll be glad to fill you in!

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