Sue
My eyes shot open with the sound of a jiggling of the doorknob. Somewhere during the recent events, sleep had overcome my being. I could not blame my body even though I felt cheated. I needed to stay awake and alert. I needed to be ready to defend my daughter at all times. I attempted to stretch my body, receiving a little reprieve from slumbering on the hard, cold floor. After seconds of intense pulling and tugging, I came to a sudden halt and let out a silent scream. Was this how my life was supposed to come to an end? Without Marie, Kim, or Bob? The doorknob jostled once more forcing me to set aside my frustrations so that I can focus on the problem at hand. My eyes scanned the room, wait where was Teresa? Had she left while I napped? Had Jere summoned her? I wracked my brain,
