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Charlie is oblivious to this all Sensing me upset perhaps, she was fussy with , “Let me try” When I put her in Pepper’s arms, she quieted and eventually drifted off to sleep

Didn’t h the ht now because of Lida showing up, the ahter is a much needed balm

I look at er is on—which it is as I’d checked probably ten tiot her feet curled up under her while the ic as Charlie sleeps in it

Pepper stares ats to keep my cool”

“Don’t chill on ht to be wigged out”

Pepper recounted everything toher own opinions on Lida’s deether, Pepper said Was definitely angry but not overly aggressive

What stressed oing to fade away and I want to have my attorney be ready to defend

The phone rings, startling me so bad I almost drop it For a moment, I’m ashamed at myself because for the first time in my life, I actually feel weak

Helpless

Inadequate

I shake that shit off and I’ me

“Jim,” I say curtly into the phone and then proceed to tell him exactly what happened He listens patiently then asks a few questions

“I want a restraining order against her,” I tell him “I’m prepared to pay any price”