couch, chairs, file cabinets. Oh my word. The walls have boards with all my paperwork. He goes to a wall and turns a light. "Safe room." Closing the wall he points to a closet. "Office supplies. Mitch had a new computer uploaded with your information. There's a laptop for the other house on your desk." He walks out. Holy shit! He opens a new door and walks in. "My wife helped me with this one. She is the director of the Women's Center. She thought you needed a place to unwind after tough days." "It's beautiful." It's like the rest overwhelming and unbelievable. He keeps walking into my own bathroom. Holy shit I have my own bathroom with a whirlpool tub. I laugh and sob at the same time. With my hand on my mouth I look at him. "Thank you." He nods and walks out. I follow him into the dining room; Tess and Sally are sitting on the beautiful seats looking out the brand friggin new bay windows. "It's a lot to take in I bet." Tess says. I nod still with my hand over my mouth. "The Club threw you protection. That means they'll be there for you when you need them. They won't let you fall. Sally and Cloud will help." Sally slaps her arm. "Ok, ok!" "Is there anything CJ needs to know Tess?" Danny asks her, he's trying to hide his smile. "Trouble is coming, Christian knows but won't say. He's having trouble understanding so he's not sharing it with you. The house will keep them safe. You have to trust Cloud and the Brothers." She's watching me. Just like Christian. I nod. "That is more than he told me but basically the same thing." She nods at me. "He belongs to you like you belong to him. He won't do anything to hurt you but he doesn't understand everything he sees. I can help him with Danny, Sally and Steve's help. We will guide him like they guide me." I look at Sally and Danny. They're both smiling. "Tess is able to control what comes in; she's become strong because of that control. You can trust her to shield and teach Christian. She knew about him before we walked through your door and tore up your house." Danny says with a smile. Tess giggles, it sounds musical. "You'll need a dog like Max. Sally can help with that." I just look at her. A dog? Sally laughs. "Max is a service dog. He protects Tess and helps her stay calm during her visions." "Will Christian need that too?" I never heard of such a thing. "Oh yes. He already has strong. He's going to need it as he gets stronger. That's going to happen fast. Danny needs to tell you about security." She looks at him. I turn and look at him. "Are you ok Tess?" Danny asks, he looks concerned. She looks at me. "You're right about Rob. Don't let him stay." I nod not really understanding. "Max is on her lap." Sally says softly. Danny nods walking over to her. Tess: "Danny needs to tell you about security."
Danny: "What's happening Tess?" Tess: "I don't know the man. He's here in the house. The kids know him. Christian says something's wrong. Different. He doesn't understand. It's for grownups." Danny: "Where are the kids Tess?" Tess: "They're in bed. It's nine. They're in bed but Christian doesn't understand. You need to tell her about the security. Cloud isn't going to make it if you don't tell her." She has tears falling down her face.
Danny: "Does she need the safe room?" Tess: "She won't be able to make it to the safe room. She's not working. Nothing is working right." She sobs. I hold my breath. "You have to tell her so Cloud makes it." Danny: "Do you know the day Tess? Can you see the calendar in the kitchen?" Tess: She's sobbing as if she's hurt. "Tuesday. Help her! Nothing's working!"
"Please stop her. Help her, the baby. This can't be good for her." I'm crying begging him. "Come back to us Tess. You got us everything we need