Bailey was kissing and rubbing my knuckles as she led me out of the building. Billy will be watching you, Neil. I waved Jennifer over to the curb. I was already moving sideways as his hands came down. When did he ‘take over’ Gwen? I even forgot to tell you where I was going, or any thought to ask you to watch my back. Of course I leave it to better psychologists to explain why Neil always went for homophobic references in his insults. Brave only when your victims are weaker, and a total coward when confronted by someone stronger. Angel rubbed briskly with the thick cotton towel, drying me while completing the wake up. Gwen began speaking slowly, ominously, saying, “You were going to hurt my son.”
Then she punctuated her words by cocking her gun as she continued, “I should kill you.”
Neil looked terrified and nauseated by turns as Gwen contemplated him in gathering silence.
