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"I don't understand what you're saying," Macy whispers, her gaze now fixated on her lap

"I' your apartently

"And they can do that?" she askslost

"Yeah," I say with frustration as I skih my hair and scratch at the back of my neck I immediately put my hand back on the wheel because traffic is heavy this late afternoon as commuters head out of the city for the weekend

"When do I have to get out?"

"Three days," I tell her and before she can erupt, I continue "I called Mac while you were packing She and Matt are taking toet some movers to pack up your entire apartment She'll keep some of your clothes and other necessities aside for you, but the rest she'll put in tee"

Macy gives a snort next a strangled laugh and then she looks at me with near hysteria in my eyes "Are you sure I'm allowed to keep ht with ht by Quarter Mine"

I keep a cal onin the apartment that is not permanently affixed, as well as ten-thousand dollars from your bank account"

Another bark of insane laughter and she throws her hands up "Well, then hey that's awesome I'm set for life"

My hand snakes out and grabs a wrist flying around I pull it toto let you fall"

"I've already fallen," Macy says bleakly as she snags her hand back

"Then I'll pick you back up," I tell her

She doesn't respond Just rests her forehead against the passenger glass and looks at the scenery passing by She's slipping away from me, and I don't kno to stop it

I hang up the phone and toss it down on the couch cushion besideme an update Thein theand should be cleared out by noontime

Pursuant to the instructions on the forfeiture order, I had Mac move the allotted money out of Macy's trust fund and into a new bank account that she set up for her before the banks closed for business, thanking the powers that be that Macy had appointed Mac as her power of attorney long ago

I'd pass this inforuest bedrooo e arrived, and she's sound asleep She refused to eat anything, and while she was polite to my parents, she claimed she was really tired and just wanted to rest

She's been out like a light since then

"Made you soently covers

I nod at the tuo that's sitting on the coffee table "Dad already brought me a delivery," I tell her with a smile

My mom smirks, sets the tea down next to the bourbon, and then sits down next to me "You can drink the tea after the liquor"

Mo theles her body toward s on a few locks of my hair "You need a haircut"

"Yeah," I grureement "I know"

"I'll cut it for you tomorrow," she says as she tilts her head to the side to rest her cheek on the backseat cushion Her eyes are war?"

I nod,on, right? Attorney-client privilege and all that"

My mom pats me on the knee "I know But whatever it is, you two can stay here as long as you like"

"Thanks, Mom," I say as I lean over and kiss her on the cheek "I'et oriented"

Pushing up off the couch, lass of bourbon She hands it to me with a wink "Drink that Doctor's orders then drink the tea"

"Yes, lass from her

Mo in her eyes "Whatever is going on, Macy's lucky to have you in her corner"