As a young girl, she’d witnessed enough bruises on her mother’s face to know the black and blue marks often hid a different story. It was only one time, but it was enough to make Candace look at Pamela differently from that moment forward. Only a few years ago Mitch assaulted Pamela. Her friend wrongly thought she could force Mitch to finally commit to her. That was when the veteran attorney showed his true colors, leaving a mark on Pamela. He would never leave his wife, and he would destroy Pamela’s career if she tried to weasel into his marriage. Last night the detective appeared quizzical about her being so gung ho to accuse Mitch. She had a right to be. Her best friend was dead, and she knew one very powerful man that was prone to violence, even if it was only one time. Sometimes that was all it took. Candace held the white business card in her hand, recalling that her husband had had a similar card. Except this card had DETECTIVE DARNELL JACKSON printed on the front. She appreciated that he had brought Rachel home.
