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“In the flesh,” I hear from

just outside the door

“I love you,” Mom whispers before she leaves

“Olivia Nicole Barrett,” Brenda scolds as she walks in

“Hi,” I say, not sure I’m ready for a Brenda inquisition

“What The Fuck?” is all she can e

“Yeah, I know”

“No, really? How did we not see that Evan was a fucking nut job? I mean, clearly he’s certifiable”

“I don’t know”

“Well, it’s a good thing he’s surrounded by police or I would kill him myself”

“Surrounded by police?

“Yeah, you didn’t know? He’s here, in this hospital Chase really did a nuht on the dock andI’m not with her

“Nothing”

“A friend of mine is with the district attorney’s office I heard they’re charging hi, assault, battery, rape, and attempted murder”

“Attempted murder?”