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'You're kidding, right?' Cyndi asked. |
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'No, I'm totally serious.' |
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'You idiot, you raped her. You can't just let her go.' |
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'I won't tell,' Maureen said. |
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'I believe her,' Buddy said. 'She tried to kill me.' To Maureen, he said, 'We're even, right?' |
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'You're out of your gourd,' Cyndi told him. |
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'I'm all for it,' Sheila said. 'I think he should take her home.' |
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'It'll be risky,' Buddy said. 'But it's the right thing to do.' |
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'Since when have you cared?' Sheila said. |
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'I never should've . . . messed with her. Talking to Lisa just now . . . God, I've never felt so rotten.' He glanced from Doug to Lou. 'You guys'll come with me, won't you?' |
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Maureen's stomach went cold. |
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'Now hold on,' Sheila said. |
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Lou turned off the television. 'Nothing,' he said. 'Just the regular shows.' |
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'So, you in with me?' Buddy asked him. |
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'You mean, taking Maureen home?' |
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'I don't know,' Doug said. 'We shouldn't leave the gals here alone.' |
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'They'll be a lot safer here,' Buddy pointed out. 'We don't know what's going on in the streets. That's why I want you two along with mein case we run |
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