Chapter Seven
Eileen was sprawled across the bed face down, her head buried in a pillow. She turned to face Maureen, her cheeks tear stained. “I’m all cried out,” she said. Maureen sat beside her and took her hand, “Oh God, Eileen, how can you ever forgive me? I’ve ruined my life and now yours.”
Eileen tried to smile, “Maybe if we do what he says, he’ll send us back after awhile.”
Maureen shook her head, “That’s not likely,” she said. “Tell me honestly how do you feel about Big Daddy?”
It was a few moments before Eileen spoke, “He frightens me. I think he’s capable of…of anything. But there’s something about him, his power I guess. He’s big and protective. Everyone here jumps when he speaks. Even Dexter is afraid of him. But if he likes you no one will ever hurt you.” She forced a smil
