Brandon Poured Cold Beer Over Sarah Before He Learned About Her Athletic Past

Rachel’s pen stopped moving.

“Professional verification,” the officer said.

“Routine, she told me.”

I put the copy in my black ledger and closed it.

The officer wrote the drive-through teller’s name on a sticky note and pressed it to the file.

“She transferred to Columbus last month,” the officer said.

“The application was printed at seven forty-two that Tuesday morning.”

I adjusted my watch strap.