-Cora- *Scratch* The sound causes me to jump and hurry out of the bathroom to find Joseph pushing the two twin-sized beds together. “What are you doing?” I ask. He shrugs. “I got used to holding you at night again. I’m not going to stop now.” I smile. If I’m being honest, I’m not ready for it to stop, either. “I’m nervous about tomorrow.” “What did you tell Richard you were planning to say?” he asks. I chew on my lip nervously. “I didn’t tell him I would be here. I didn’t tell anyone.” Joseph smiles. “So he has no idea that you’re here to intervene for Benny?” I shake my head, realizing I should have called him. It didn’t seem important a few days ago because he was still going to have to come. Perhaps Benny has linked him. He shouldn’t be able to, but he’s done plenty

