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“It’s Dawson Springs, ’bout two hours out”

“I’ to you Give me the directions”

“You don’t need to do that”

“I think I do I don’t like the way you sound, Xavier Support has to do its job You’ve been there for me, now let me return the favor”

“Don’t think it’s a good idea, Es”

“Why not?”

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“Yeah? Well, who’s taking care of you?” she shot back, refusing to back down

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“I said it didn’t I?” she replied, praying she hadn’t just put her foot in her mouth

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