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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

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