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“We bought our bikes together.” He smiled at the memory.
Wolfies eyebrows rose, “Really?”
“Yep.” Patrick turned his hat backwards. “But I had a question and I’m just going to ask, are you two in any sort of trouble? Running from something?”
Wolfie looked up, his eyes looking into his uncles. “What do you mean? I told you why we were here.”
“Well, on the internet, there’s a few pictures going around saying two people killed a guy and robbed him. That wouldn't be you two, would it?”
“Pat,” he licked his lips, “It was all me.” Patrick’s face twisted, “Let me tell you, the ex that was following her was abusive andrapedher the day I finally got to him, I saw the marks she made on herself trying to get him off. If things went on longer, I would bet things would be worse, either she would be dead or married to him with kids, chained down even more. He wasn’t going to let her go, the rape alone should have been a death sentence. But If you go to the cops, please, just turn only me in. She had nothing to do with it, she wasn’t even there.”
Pat stared at him with a blank expression, absorbing the information, “I’m not going to the cops.” He scoffed, “The picture they got is of two guys and a girl in an elevator, and it’s so damn pixelated, if you squint hard enough it might look like you. There’s no way it’s you two.”
“Thank you, we will be gone as soon as we can be. Can you not tell Juniper you know?”
“I hate to see you guys go so soon, and I don’t have anything to tell her. You two didn’t do anything. Now, how ‘bout this bolt.”
*****
Wolfgang checked his messages on his tablet:
Marilyn responded to her daily message, 'You met Patrick? I'm shocked, I told Amy and she is amazed too. That's great to hear that he is still with Sylvia. Thank you for the update about my brother and I hope you get the chance to meet his children. Will you ask again if he will come out here? How is June doing? Max and Shianne are getting married. I asked Margaret to keep your apartment for you and June. Keep me updated. I love you. Mom'
Wolfgang ‘We are planning a dinner next weekend and I think he will be bringing his kids or just Sylvia. I will ask him again, I don’t think he heard me the first time, we were kind of all over the place with our conversation. June is good, she’s stressed and ready to come back but she found a dog. Thank you for keeping my apartment for us. Love you too.’
Brittanya 'SHE LET YOU CUT HER HAIR?! I cannot wait to see this. I'll set an appointment for her now for when she comes back, no offense. Love you wolfie. Be safe. B’
Wolfgang ‘Brittanya, can you do me a favor and move all June’s stuff into my apartment when Max and Shianne move out? That’s where we will be living. Thank you.’
Margaret 'Wolfgang, that's great. Everything sounds like it will work out in Juniper's favor. No one has asked me before if they could bring a dog. I would be willing to try it but you will be responsible for Juniper and this dog. Jay is on track for his arrival July sixteenth and will be coming back July twenty third, as you know. You have his information and keep in touch with him to meet up. Since we are doing a repeat location for your sake, please help him find resources. Thank you.’
Wolfgang ‘I understand, I will take full responsibility, I plan on having Juniper move in with me when we come back. I have it all arranged, Just keep Max’s old room reserved for June. I have talked to Jay and I will help find resources, can I bring you back anything specifically?’
Chapter Thirty One
July Third
Juniper
His hand dipped into the tub and asked her, “Where did you find bubble bath?”
“I didn't, it's part shampoo and part liquid body wash.” She rested her chin on her knees.
"How did you know that would be a substitute?"
"Every girl knows that." She looked at him over the side of her bubble bath as he sat petting Zeppelin who was on his side snoring. “When did Patrick say he was coming back? What’s going on with this dinner?”
“It’s Saturday, he said he would come up early with Sylvia and his daughters would come up later if they decide to join us. He isn’t sure how they will react to a surprise cousin.”
“Does he live in Redding?”
“He's in Chino, and said his daughters live somewhere nearby.”
“Hm.” She watched Zeppelin kick his leg in a dream. “Do you think there’s an update on the news?”
“I don’t think so, let's not worry about it.”
She stared at him, “Your sides are getting long, do you want me to cut your hair?”
