Chapter 42

“Because I had a flashback on some crack a couple weeks ago and almost killed him. If Shep and Dave hadn’t pulled me back, I would have broken his face.”

Ericka stepped back. “He would have been number four?”

“Something like that.”

“When will you be back down here?”

“I have no idea,” Cam answered. “Blake has to decide what’s going to happen next.” Cam threw her bag over her shoulder. “Well, thanks for coming to get me.

Erika looked at her, one eyebrow raised. “Was that as good as getting you to come?” she joked.

Cam half closed her eyes. “Not nearly.” They both laughed.

Cam smiled as she reached for the door-knob. “Thanks for everything,” she called back as she walked to the elevator. Cam made sure she didn’t turn back as she walked to and got into Ritt’s car. If she had, Erika might have gotten a false sense of hope.

Ruth will think of something? Yes, Ruth is definitely the key. 17