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Crash ended the call with a satisfied smile, pleased with the news he had just been given. He jammed the phone into a pocket, turned to Lewis, and declared eagerly, “Payday.” He then left the living room and strode briskly down the passage to the kitchen, where he threw open the back door, so he could cross the yard to the barn.
Lewis felt relief surge through him like a tidal wave crashing down on an isolated beach. It wouldn’t be long now until Crash left to go and collect the ransom, then he could save himself and Alice, He had decided earlier in the evening what he was going to do; his plan was simple - put Alice into the van, drive it into town and park it, and then head to his place so he could grab some things and make his escape in his car. He would call the police and let the
