“Ice,” said Jason, his voice low and angry. “You do that, Baby. I’ll call you every thirty minutes or so, okay?”
She took a shower, desperately trying to scrub away the memory as well. She put on a two-piece pajama set and went downstairs. Too anxious to sleep or focus on a book, Lori decided to distract herself by watching television. Taking two ice packs out of the freezer, she curled up on the small couch and scanned the channels with the remote. When Jason called again, she felt much more calm and collected.
“How are you doing?” he asked.
“I’m better. I’m just watching TV.”
Jason knew Lori never watched television except in his presence. Not only did she have no real interest in TV, but with her busy schedule, she rarely had the time. Obviously tonight had really shaken Lori to the
