The open door made her pause.
She didn't even consider that Maxine may be here waiting for her and just walked him. She grabbed the telephone handset and began searching her house, determined to teach any burglar she found the meaning of pain.
The man that had taken Maxine ripped the handset from Julia's palm and smashed her down onto the carpet. He stepped over her and smiled, "I've got an old friend of yours that wants to renew your acquaintance."
The radio alarm erupted into life and woke Alec. He turned it off rapidly and glanced at Joanne, still sleeping peacefully. Glad that the alarm hadn't disturbed her after the long shift at the hospital, he showered and dressed. It wasn't until he was in his car that he heard the news on the radio, barely listening until he heard the mention
