“Get in the bed, Maddie.” Drew holds the covers back for me and I crawl into the bed. He gets in and pulls the covers over us. “I’m pissed as hell that you are in this situation. But you broke the law, on more than one occasion. I can’t rightfully let you get away with this. Even if I know why and we could get you mental help for a reduced sentence, I have to turn you in.”
I am crying again. Daddy wanting to turn me in hurts more than anything I’ve ever endured. “You know why I did this. You know they had to die. They couldn't get away with it.” I’m adamant about this although I’m scared to death, he will really turn me over to the police.
“I know that, angel, but you can’t go around killing people.”
“If you are going to turn me, at least let me kill Donnie.” I can’t give it up. No matter how much I love Drew, my mission has to be finished.
“No and that’s final.” His words are resolute. There’s no talking him out of this. “Now, go to sleep. We have a busy day tomorrow.”
* * *
Five hourslater and the clock reads seven o’clock in the morning. Drew is passed out once again. He’s halfway laying on me so I can’t move. It is agonizing lying here, contemplating running. It’s what I told Knave to do. I should be sneaking out of the door and finding him.
A harsh knock comes and the doorknob is rattled. Drew gets up immediately and walks over to the door. I pull the covers up to my chin as the police officer comes into the room.
“Maddie Hatterson?” he asks and Drew looks at me with accusing eyes.
“Yes, that’s me.”
“Please stand up and face away with your hands behind your back.”
Drew cuts in. “What the fuck is this?”
“Donnie woke up and explained that Maddie is the one that beat the hell out of him. She’s under arrest for assault.”
“But, he tried to kidnap me.”
“Not the way he is telling it.” The officer comes closer to me but Drew doesn’t let him get far.
“Touch her and it will be the last thing you do in your career with WPD.”
Drew’s sergeant comes in and looks at the situation. He seems to always be everywhere. Damn, I wouldn't want him to be my boss.
“Drew, release Officer Rabtin.”
I watch Drew reluctantly release him and step away.
“No one is under arrest. I’m sorry for Officer Rabtin’s misunderstanding.” He gives his officer a hard look and tells him to leave the room then turns back to me. “We do need to question you. Drew wanted to meet at noon at his house. However, since the allegations are serious on both parts, we need to clear up a few things.”
“I’d like a lawyer present,” I tell him and Drew smiles. He’s giving me mixed signals. One minute it feels as if he wants to turn me in and the next he wants me to be free. It’s odd but at least there is approval in his features this time around.
“Very well.” The sergeant sighs. “Meet us at the station at noon with your lawyer. And Drew, I suggest you get a union rep.”
He leaves me with Drew with the door banging loudly behind him.
“Get a shower, get dressed, and do not move from this room. I mean it Maddie, you fucking leave this room. I can’t help you.”
Drew puts his pants on and brings out a fresh shirt from his bag. “Security will be up here in three minutes now that I’ve paged them. If you leave they will tell me.”
“I understand Drew.” He doesn’t kiss me goodbye or give me a hug. The door shuts with a silent click and my heart crumbles.
Taking a shower, I cry like a baby. I guess I had an unrealistic hope that Drew wouldn’t turn me in if he ever found out about my extracurricular activities. I should have known better. It’s not his fault he’s a straight and narrow type of guy.
I blow dry my hair and look at myself in the mirror. Revenge or love? I keep going back and forth between them. If I confess and Drew can help me plead an insanity bargain, I wonder if that means I get to see him. If he even wants to see me. Somehow, I think he only slept in the same bed with me last night to make sure I didn’t try to run.
I takeout my cell and I call Knave. I know he’s innocent, and by me asking him to do anything regarding the case, is putting him in jeopardy.
“Is Maddie alright?” He answers on the first ring. I can hear the anxiety in his voice.
