“So much,” she whispers. “So much. Can I stay here for a little while, Alex? I know I have no right to ask, but I left Mike and don’t have anywhere else to go.”
“Of course you can,” answers Sharon. She turns to me, “Chance will never let her back out of here like this.”
She turns back to Bay, rubbing her back briefly. “We’re going to get you something to eat and drink, and when you’re ready you’re going to tell us what’s going on. Alex will move into Chance’s room and you can move into hers,” she says as she walks to the fridge. I’m relieved she’s taking over, because I can’t think. I wonder what we’re in for, and I hope like hell I can help her.
THE END