Chapter 28Evelyn
Sitting next to Cory on the couch, laughing at some silly movie she had found among the thousands available, Evelyn could almost feel normal again. Almost. But only while Cory was there, keeping her sane. The minute Cory got up to get another beer, that sick feeling came back. If only she could hide out in the country with Cory, never have to deal with the scary world out there, never have to let other people find out she was crazy.
She lifted the edge of the blanket which had been covering both of them so Cory could slide back under. Sharing it was a good excuse for her to sit really close. Cory’s body heat did more to stave off the soul-deep chill than the blanket ever could.
“This is nice. It’s very convenient that you don’t have to get up to change channels, or even
