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Buzzzzz. Buzzzzz.
I sit up straight, the early morning light streaming in through the big bay windows.What is that buzzing sound?
It goes off again. I look around and notice my phone vibrating on the table.
The memories of thenight before roll through my headand I fall back onto Sarah's couch.I ignore the phone. It's driving me crazy.
My head throbs along with my back.I pull the blanket over meto block out the sun.I'm not ready to get up and face the day.
The need to pee hits me with a sudden urgency and I groan. Fuck.
I throw the blanket off and head to the bathroom. On the counter is a glass of water with an ibuprofen and a note that reads—
I'm sure you'll need this in the morning. I wish I had something stronger. Love S.
I gulp down the pill and water. I'm lucky to have Sarah. I'd be lost without her.
I finish in the bathroom and tiptoe down the hall to her bedroom. The door is cracked; the room pitch black from her room-darkening shades.
She's on one side of the bed, the covers over her head, andI hear her soft breathing. I sneak in and slidebesideher. We used tosleep together during our many sleepovers.
Right now, I need the comfort of a warm body.
I snuggle in, theheatfrom her bed and the darkness of the room making me sleepy.
I'll close my eyes for ten more minutes…
"Em?" Ahand nudges my shoulder. "Em, you in there?"
I moan as I roll over, pulling the covers around me tighter.
"Em,hun,someone by the name of Jane is on your phone. She says she's Knox's sister?"
I bolt upright asI tear the covers off my face. I rub my face and smooth down my hair.
"She called my phone?"
"Yeah," Sarah hands me my phone. She points to the mute button, letting me know she pressed it. "She's calling from the police station. Something about Knox's statement. I'm sorry I answered it, but when I googled the number and it popped up Providence Police, I figured it was important."
"Thanks." I take a deepbreath."I guess it's time to deal with the shit."
"I'll be in the kitchen if you need me." Sarah stands and leaves.
I unmute the phone. "Hello?"
"Emma? It's Jane, Knox's sister."
"Uh, hi." Ihit the speaker button and place the phone on the bed. I wring my hands togetheras I brace myself.
"I know, it's weird I called you when we haven't metbefore,but I came down to the police station andI'm trying to bail Knox out but the police want you to vouch for him before he can be released."
"Vouch for him? What do you mean?"
"Basically, confirm what he's saying is true. Max and Sharon are telling a completely different story and the police are ready to book Knox in now. I don't want him held in there until court.He didn't hit that scheming little bitch. I'm sure of it. This is the shit she's always pulled on him. Do you mind coming down here to help?"
