Chapter 51

When he saw them, he bellowed, “Yeah!”

Jo cringed, but Kevin didn’t miss a beat. “Yeah!” he hollered back. Clapping the guy on one broad bicep, he asked, “You done in there, man?”

The hopped-up Goliath staggered to one side. “Hell, yeah! You seen Beth?”

This last was directed at Jo, who shook his head quickly. “Who? I…” He looked at Kevin for help.

“Downstairs maybe?” Kevin suggested.

With a nod, the guy took the steps at a full run. “Lis’beth! Yeah! That’s some good shit!”

Jo watched the top of his head disappear down the stairs. Before he was completely out of sight, Kevin grabbed Jo’s arm. “Come on while it’s still up for grabs.”

He pulled Jo into the bathroom and shut the door behind them. In the tiny room, Jo relaxed.

Alone at last.

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