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“Oh, it will, baby girl Trust s” Ruthie nods her head

“Then God save s of yours, it hits the fan”

“It’s not always bad,” Ruthie protests

“No, but it’s always so to watch Jesus, why did you put that curse on me?” I moan

“You need a little crazy in your life”

“No I think I have plenty of crazy going”

“Not the good kind” Her eyes glitter with mischief

“You’re so evil”

“Shut up, you love me”

“Love and fear,” I say

We both burst into giggles and continue to rock back and forth For a round and enjoy the peace that always came when I spent time with my best friend

Shadow

The gate closes behind uards, and collect s I’m on three years’ probation, which means piss tests and check-ins with my parole officer It’s a precarious situation to be in when you’re an enforcer

I’ll have to ain

After I sign e for the first time in what feels like forever, I leave behind the concrete and stone that encaged lasses and step out of the building into the sunshine The heat rolls overfor the first tiether