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“Sonuvabitch!” JJ said.
But Evie pretended like she didn’t hear. She’d have asked what they were supposed to do, but her mom, pacing to the threshold of the bedroom before staring at the two old men, obviously didn’t know yet. Evie bounced from one foot to the other, apologizing for stepping on Rachel’s. When she did, she saw poor Rachel’s eyes bugging out.
“You,” JJ finally said, pointing at Adam’s uncle, “stay out of sight. I don’t know if there’s a warrant out for you, but I’d prefer not to find out. Girls, come with me and just… I don’t know. Act natural, but keep your mouths shut.”
She ushered the girls out, saying as she closed the bedroom door, “We’ll get through this, one way or another.”
Evie understood enough of what was happening to feel excited and scared at the same ti
