Whisper

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Even I cringed.

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"Why haven'y you called your girlfriend?" Jessie demanded to know.

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"I honestly don't know what to say to her, Jess."

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"The truth is usually a good start," Jessie reminded me.

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I laughed.

"Like anyone would believe the truth."

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"What is the truth, Will?"

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"You wouldn't believe me."

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"I'm only going to say this one more time Will.

What is the truth?"

Her voice suddenly went very soft and gentle.

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"I lost someone very close to me and in all honesty, Jess. It is killing me."

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"Your niece?"

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I went quiet.

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"Will, my love. I know you don't have a niece."

She laughed gently.

"You are like my sweet husband. You tend to talk a lot when you are drinking."

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"I'm sorry I lied to you, Jess."

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I could hear Jessie sigh.

"I know you are hiding something Will and I am pretty sure it has something to do with the Spirit that is in your house."

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"Spirit? What Spirit?

My cat?"

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Jessie laughed.

"Will, there is no way you can live in that house and not know there is a Spirit there.

It was one of the strongest feelings I have ever had."

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"Shit."

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"Look," she quietly spoke.

"I am alone here. Bobby is in the living room, pouting, because I took the phone from him.

I watched you when I mentioned the Spirit. You didn't even flinch.

And Will, my love. You are the worst liar I have ever seen."

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"Shit, Jess."

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"Will? remember this. Bobby and I think the world of you. Bobby looks at you like a brother and I adore you. You are the sweetest man, next to Bobby, that I have ever met.

But I can't tolerate liars."

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"I don't know if I am ready to talk about this, Jess. It still hurts."

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"Okay, then just answer one question and make me one promise."

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