HA. I rated this. pats shoulder
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His eyes couldn't take in the information quicker, and in style of the British papers, couldn't make out the exact truth of the story of Petra Fairfax and Ethan Riddley's case. In one article she was a cold blooded murderer, another she was the helpless victim, some where completely neutral. -> If that's any consolation at all, that's a central element of newspapers all over the world, Patrick.
The way you described Patrick freaking out was superb. I was thinking what an asshole he is all the time because he didn't even know jack. He should've talked to her first before jumping to conclusions (based on unreliable newspapers). Then I got to thinking that he married someone that went to prison for killing someone. Yes, even I might be scared a little bit. Everytime I am amazed by your ability to picture real humans, it's the hardest thing in writing, at least for me.
You get an A. Um, A+.