I'm determined and that determination sets me free. I will save my family, myself and the community from the man who is killing. I have no idea where to start except maybe at the end. Did he beat up Georgie? I write the question in my memory journal. I must admit I also feel vindicated. If this man is killing people then I'm not. And maybe my memories can stay where they are; locked inside my head.
The next morning Georgie's face shows yellow bruises. She tries to smile but grimaces and gingerly touches her head. I want to tell her to go back to bed even though she's ready for school.
"Do you need a ride today?" I ask.
She shakes her head. I made mush this morning for her.She eats slowly and carefully. I let the silence settle. She's almost done before I start asking her questions about the attack. Did she see anyone? Did they say anything? Did they use a weapon? Any other injuries? No. No. No. No. Georgie was hit from behind and that's all she remembers.
Danny actually comes to the door to pick her up for school instead of honking. Either he's going overboard on the being nice and "it's not me" or he really does love her. He even musters a hand wave to me. That's something.
I find FINK and write "no evidence."
The event before Georgie's was the man throwing someone in front of the train. Can't interview Mr.Letterman as he's splatted all over the tracks. His parents will have a closed casket viewing.
I won't interview the man. Even if he is stalking me, I won't talk to me. Do I go back to the scene? I click my computer on with the mouse and search for the obituary or story. Our paper hasn't come yet today. Usually the newspaper obits come a few days after the death. I find the story. The kids senior class picture is staring me in the face from the screen. I scan the article for any clues or ideas about Ugly Man. The Chinese lady said a man with long hair told her to call 9-1-1 then vanished. The reporter ends by pleading with anyone who saw the crime to come forward.
Wouldn't me witnessing a crime add another nice section to my file? John Birch would not be happy. Neither would Georgie if we had to move again. That's not a bad idea though, get her away from Danny. But what about all the other Danny's in her life? She needs to learn to deal with relationships.
I shrink the story, print it out and clip it inside FINK. I'm so far away from finding the end of this ticker parade of dead bodies I can't see the beginning or end.
The next morning Georgie's face shows yellow bruises. She tries to smile but grimaces and gingerly touches her head. I want to tell her to go back to bed even though she's ready for school.
"Do you need a ride today?" I ask.
She shakes her head. I made mush this morning for her.She eats slowly and carefully. I let the silence settle. She's almost done before I start asking her questions about the attack. Did she see anyone? Did they say anything? Did they use a weapon? Any other injuries? No. No. No. No. Georgie was hit from behind and that's all she remembers.
Danny actually comes to the door to pick her up for school instead of honking. Either he's going overboard on the being nice and "it's not me" or he really does love her. He even musters a hand wave to me. That's something.
I find FINK and write "no evidence."
The event before Georgie's was the man throwing someone in front of the train. Can't interview Mr.Letterman as he's splatted all over the tracks. His parents will have a closed casket viewing.
I won't interview the man. Even if he is stalking me, I won't talk to me. Do I go back to the scene? I click my computer on with the mouse and search for the obituary or story. Our paper hasn't come yet today. Usually the newspaper obits come a few days after the death. I find the story. The kids senior class picture is staring me in the face from the screen. I scan the article for any clues or ideas about Ugly Man. The Chinese lady said a man with long hair told her to call 9-1-1 then vanished. The reporter ends by pleading with anyone who saw the crime to come forward.
Wouldn't me witnessing a crime add another nice section to my file? John Birch would not be happy. Neither would Georgie if we had to move again. That's not a bad idea though, get her away from Danny. But what about all the other Danny's in her life? She needs to learn to deal with relationships.
I shrink the story, print it out and clip it inside FINK. I'm so far away from finding the end of this ticker parade of dead bodies I can't see the beginning or end.
