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Abby tilts her head to the left "Ha" Then to the right "Ha To get to the gyht there"

A red Honda Civic pulls up and Abby nods her chin at the driver "Here’s lances over her shoulder

"How’d you know about my mom and Denny?"

That wicked smile crosses her lips "That’s a story froh to read yet When you’re out of diapers, maybe I’ll tell it to you someday"

Why would I expect any other answer? "Thanks, Abby"

"Watch it, Young PeopleBy the elcome home" Abby slides into the car and it takes off down the street

I lean against the sidewalk railing and survey the strippiles of clothes into the Laundrorocery stores Months ago, this was

Da grows stronger when I walk into the bar and my feet stick to the floor Farther down, Denny wipes down a table

"Heard you were looking for sos," I say "Is the job still open?"

Denny freezes, then returns to the stubborn spot in front of him He tries to hide it, but I catch the smile on his face "Yeah Job’s still open"

Chapter 75

Haley

Water beats against the tub as Dad starts the shower Lying on the bed on her stoet and Nickelodeon heaven I peek past the heavyat the flashing Motel 6 neon sign

The door clicks as I open it and Mom’s shoulders relax when she sees it’s h the very tip of the western sky bleeds pink and stars twinkle directly overhead, the concrete still radiates the day’s heat