“A girl has to keep some of her dignity. Shit.” * * * Dex came running out of the front doors immediately and everything began to slur together. I heard Sid telling Dex to take me inside and felt his large arms wrap under my neck and legs as he swiftly carried me. Reality slammed back into me as I realized no one was protecting Sid. “Sid! Don’t leave her!” I cried as I scrambled to hold onto Dex’s neck. “Shh, sweetheart. Pete is with Sid. I don’t know what the hell spooked you girls, but you’re not going home alone tonight, got it?” he said with a stern, yet loving tone. I just nodded my head and fought the tears that were beginning to swell in my eyes. As we entered the employee lounge, I heard Sid explaining the situation to someone and I reached for her in an attempt to shut her

