4366. Writing tips: "Smart retorts and quick comebacks' - how to use this phase etc

 J Grisham -The Testament. 

The thing Nate hated about rehab was the long periods of silence, or meditation, as Sergio called them……(pg 68). …worrying about the future. This conversation with Josh was one he’d played out many times. 

But the smart retorts and quick comebacks failed him under pressure. Almost four months of virtual solitude had dulled his reflexes. He could manage to look pitiful and that was all. ‘Come on, Josh. You can’t just kick me out.’

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Mystery on County Road - 48 Hours video. 20 Nov 2024.

1. What started out as a holiday trip turned out to be an all-night vigil.
2. Under the ruse that they saw the truck.
3. Cricoid fracture - prosecution insisted that it was caused by Todd.
4. He staged it and killed his wife.

5. His faith did not waver.
6. His most damaging testimony was telling the police he was going to visit a 3rd person to replace the windshield. Just like the others, the person said he never called Todd to change the windshield.

7. Mum's cousin spoke out against against Todd and read a letter signed by several cousins. Daughter claimed she was estranged from the mother.
8. The jury was just out for 9 hours before they reached the verdict. 3 months later, everyone was back in the courtroom.