Synopsis

A heavy silence settled in the room. Jack felt a chill despite the warmth of the church. He knew he had to act, but the weight of tradition pressed down on him. Church law forbade him from speaking out. Yet, the image of Steph in danger wouldn’t leave his mind. He’d assumed she was safe with Mark for the afternoon. Now, a desperate urgency propelled him forward. He needed to warn her, to get help. With Toadie and Sonya waiting for him at the footy match, he approached the older priest, his