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Wait, am I arguing with a turkey?
We exited the tunnel into a part of the county courthouse being remodeled. This late, no one was around, which was pure luck. I guided Hattie through a few hallways, then we exited through a side door.
"If we're here, then Scout and the others should be over…" I spun around trying to get my bearings, then pointed, "there about 3 blocks."
"After you Coop." Hattie held her hand out. Instead of walking in front of her, I grabbed her hand and kept her beside me as we walked. I wanted her by my side in this life, unless I needed to defend her.
Time passed quickly despite the easy silence that settled between us. A sour feeling dropped into my gut as we neared where they should be. Something wasn't right. I searched the area, confirming we were on the edg
