wendy cox was used to mudslinging and every other kind of dirty lawyer tactic , but dealing with pratt made her want to take a shower.brian had been with the paper for years.he had come in with the flu and numerous other illnesses that would have laid down the best of them.hed never complained and often times even tried to mask the fact that he was sick.imaginary illness , '' she spat under her breath , thats such crap .