C12 The Fall

Iced tea in hand, Phoenix swirled her straw in the glass, moving the small chunks of ice. Her eyes met Charlie's own momentarily, completely avoiding her stern stare.

“Cut it— just cut it out okay?” frustration grew deep within Charlie, ever so evident in her eyes. “Why'd you tell me off with the lawyer?”

This was Charlie. Straight to the point.

“Look,” Phoenix started