“DAMMIT, WOMAN! DON’T you ever listen?” Vince cursed as Julie came into view in the bright spotlight. She looked tired, scared, and there was an ugly bruise on her left cheek. Other than that, she looked okay. Julie shook her head. “I don’t want you hurt any more than you already are, Vince.” Cynthia grabbed a handful of Julie’s hair, yanking her to her side. Vince’s eyes met Julie’s for a second before he pinned Cynthia with a fierce look again. “I’ll make a deal with you, mister. You give me Tommy and you can have your lady back.” “No deal. I want them both.” Vince took a few steps forward and the psycho fired two shots in the air. Julie jumped. Tommy screamed and started crying. “Stay back! Do you want me to put another bullet in you? Or how about your girlfriend?” Another shot wen

