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I hesitated, wiping my eyes

"Do it"

I sent the e at her

She stepped back froot you hypnotized or so, like a cult If I hear you've been with him, I'll call your father"

"Just leave"

She did, collecting her coat and bag, then going to the door She took a look back atthe door closed behind her

I stared at the co whether he'd reply and if he did, what he'd write It was just before dinner and he'd probably be in the OR until seven and then he had his jaet the email in between, whi

ch could ht

I sat withI couldn't drink my tea, for my hands shook and my stomach felt sick After about half an hour without any reply, I got up and went to the kitchen, washing dishes to keep ot out a bucket and filled it with hot soapy water and scrubbed the floors in the kitchen on my knees with a scrub brush Then I cleaned the oven and took some Windex and paper towels and cleaned the s

I checked my email to find one from Drake, which arrived just a moment earlier

Froan, D L

Sent: November 12, 6:46 PM

To: McDermott, Katherine M

Subject: RE: Your Submission

I'll be right over