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understood. “I have a camper, the one I got a few months ago. It’s…I’m not sure of the address, but a person by the name of Hunter Emerson has it. I think he’s married to a woman by the name of Slone.”
    “Slone Emerson? You’re there with them?” She told him she’d only just met them and gave him the names of the rest of the family. “You’re keeping good company. If you’re there with them…honey, how long have you been there? I just spoke to you a few days ago and you never mentioned Slone.” His voice sounded…well, she had never used the term before, but she thought he sounded peeved. She was as well.
    “I was here when I called you.” Addie liked Cash, the only one of them that she really did like. “I’m staying at one of the boy’s houses. A guy by the name of Jarrett Emerson.”
    “I’ll see what I can find out about him as well. I don’t want you in with the wrong crowd.”
    She had no idea why he thought he of all people was any judge of her company, but she said nothing. “I’m leaving here today, as soon as you get me the money and a car. Can you do that?”
    “I can do that. I just wish you’d let me handle things for you a little more. That’s what I’m here for.” She didn’t say anything, wondering about the missing money, but knew she’d get it cleared up. “Did you download that program that I told you about? The one that makes it so we can chat when you need me?”
    “I haven’t had the time, and no Wi-Fi.” He sighed heavily and she felt her temper rise. “Send the money and car. I’m going to be out of here before nightfall or you’re going to…I’ll fire you.” She was going to anyway, but he just told her he’d fix things.
    “I’ll have it there. You feeling all right, honey? You have been really stressed out lately. Short to me and all. I was wondering what’s going on. It’s not your depression again, is it?”
    “I’m just fine and dandy, thanks, and I’ve not been short, just aggravated about things.” Addie had no idea why, but she was afraid now. Her need to get away was profound. “I don’t want to chat with you either on the computer. The new one is doing just fine for what I need it for. I want to be left alone.”
    “Oh, all right.” She could hear the anger in his voice, but she didn’t really care. Once she was in the same room with him, she’d find out all that she wanted to know and then some. But this shit was ending today. Addie didn’t want to be taken care of by anyone, or handled, and it felt as if that was what Duncan was trying to do, handle her. She wanted…she looked down at the scars on her wrist and knew just what she wanted. “I’m sending the money right now. The name of the bank is Sommersville Bank. It’s on Main Street.”
    After hanging up, she slid to the floor. She knew that she had to get moving. There was no telling when Jarrett would return. Standing up, she staggered slightly and made her way to his bedroom. Doing something she hadn’t wanted to earlier, she went through his clothing to find something she could wear. Addie ended up with a pair of his pants that were several sizes too big, and a hoodie. She also found a pair of boots that were big enough for both her feet to fit into one, but knew that time was running out. She was leaving by the side door when she realized she might need some identification to get her money, but wasn’t going to worry about that unless she had to.
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    Luke looked up when Allen came into his office. He looked…well it was hard to tell how he looked, but Luke would swear he was trying his best not to burst out laughing. Luke leaned back in his chair and waited while Allen tried to get some control over his mirth.
    “There’s a woman wanting to see you. I think…she smells like Jarrett and your dad, but I don’t think that either of them…she’s raided Jarrett’s dresser, I think, and didn’t find much to fit her.” Luke started to stand when Allen shook