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You see no reason to lie to these two guests in your home.

"Well, I hope you're doing okay with what's going on out there."

Lyle unzips his windbreaker. "Listen, we don't want to be a bother. We can pay you if you'd like, and once the curfew is lifted, we'll head out." He shifts from leg to leg in a rocking motion.

"We really appreciate your help," Jillian says. She crosses her legs as she stands. "May I use your bathroom before I pee myself?"

"And I'm not sure you have first aid supplies, but I've got a cut on my leg I'd like to clean and bandage," Lyle says. As he points to his leg, you now spot damp blood near the ankle.