Babe was intrigued. Well, so was Tad. “What happened to them?”
“Jasper, the German shepherd, tore off a chunk of butt. Dan, who had brought his cane with him, almost blinded one of the rednecks with it. Jim dislocated the third one’s shoulder and broke his nose, and I shot the fourth one.”
“Mr. Tom! Does Daddy know this?”
“No. It’s not something I’m necessarily proud of.” He turned to the young woman. “So you see, we can take care of ourselves and you and your son.”
“Tim?”
“I’ve known Tom a long time, Babe, and I’d trust him with my life. You and Denny will be safe. And I’ll see you get the checks when Del sends them.”
“Okay, then. I… thank you.”
“You’re welcome. Why don’t you get your boy and your things? Thaddeus and I will be waiting for you in the parking lot.”
She nodded and h
