Hmmm how sorry are you? This is well done, interesting to write from each characters pov, difficult too.

I still could take a wild swing at Jarod! that guy needs someone to straighten him up big time. He really is coming off as a huge creep for a husband. Mama's boy. Broots could slug him and let him have it just for the dinner crap alone. This is one story that makes me so pissed at a character that is usually sickeninglly well liked I really feel that should I meet "Jarod" in real life I would need to deck him.  And amazingly Parker hasn't. Maybe we need a touch of the old Parker here. 

His family has the nerve and disgrace to bring up a shooting incident (did that really happen?) in front of their child. That alone would make them grandparents from afar. Jarod couldn't see Emily's baiting? man. his family is no better than hers was. 

your story is good, obviously to tick me off like that. I enjoyed the other characters of Parker's friends and find the neighbors and the other guy from the trial weird and suspious.  Good writing. Another edge of your seat chapter. AND YOU ARE NOT SORRY>>> my inner sense tells me so.

So glad you're back, can't wait to see what is going on in the next part!