“She was the only one who spoke to us while
we were here,” Mary said, “Other than this one girl, I mean.”
“Oh,” Will said, “I’m sorry your dad is
missing and you can’t do anything about it.”
“It’s ok, Will,” Mary said, “Thanks for
wanting to try, I guess.”
“Uh, yeah, no problem Mary,” he said, “So
was that your bike out there?”
Mary nodded.
“That’s how you got here so fast.”
Mary nodded.
“Figures,” he said, “I drove here, but I had
to find this here legendary blade first.” He patted the scabbard, “Your bike
probably won’t fit in the back seat though.”
“I’ll ride it!” Dani said with too much
enthusiasm for everyone present.
“I can ride it,” Mary said, “I’m fine.” She
rose up, refusing Dani’s hand when it was offered.
Dani drew it back with an accusing stare,
“Ok, sheesh, no need to get all retirement-home-dodging-grandpa on me.”
“I wasn’t trying to,” Mary said, “But that
would have been a great thing to say
if I was.” They walked out together to Will’s car.
“Call me if you need help,” Dani said, “Or
if you want to, like, talk.” She paused. “Or if you want to stay over at our
house until your dad shows up.”
“I’ll be alright,” Mary said, “Seeya
tomorrow at school.”
“Seeya,” Dani said.
Dani and Will drove off, and Mary started
cycling homeward.
Dani and Will got home first whereupon they
silently separated to their rooms. They both went on their computers for a few
hours before going to sleep. Dani awoke around midnight and remembered her
homework.
Mary parked her bike in the garage, and
walked in through the back door of the house. Bed time was what was on her
mind. She didn’t want anything more to do with secret societies, fanged Mothers
in the dark, or goddamn useless reluctant heroes who showed up late. She had a
headache and she was sure that it mostly came from worry, but she wanted to
think that a good night’s rest would solve it. All of this was running through
her head as she opened the closet door by the garage.
She heard footsteps in the kitchen as she
hung up her coat.
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