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not at all a surprise. “I think that maybe we should find a bank. They are supposed to be really secure.” She had a good point.
    “ Banks have too much glass.” Joe countered. “You’ve seen them break glass before.”
    “ Joe’s right. Too much glass is not a good option.” Nick agreed with Joe.
    Doctor Mark stood. “You guys have been talking about leaving for weeks and we’re still here. I need to get my daughter somewhere safe.”
    “ I understand.” Nick said.
    “ Do you really? You don’t have any kids. You only have to look out for yourself.” The doctor pressed.
    Ray stood. “Hold up Doc. That’s going too far. Nick has been here risking his ass to make sure we have food, water and supplies. You are foul to come at him like that.”
    “ I’m foul.” Doctor Mark mimicked Ray’s slang. “I’m tired of talking about moving. Let’s do it.”
    “ Fine, I’ll go out tomorrow.” Nick volunteered.
    “ I’m going with you.” Marine Joe said.
    Michelle smacked her lips. “Have we decided that only one of you cowboys would be away at a time?”
    “ If you want to leave, this is the way we do it. This is not a democracy.” Nick barked.
    “ When has it ever been?” Michelle put her hands on her hips. “So who is going to protect us?”
    “ Naveen can handle a gun. He has one and he knows how to use it.” Nick said to the group while Naveen sat peacefully.
    Doctor Mark slowly paced. “How did he get a gun?”
    “ I gave it to him.” Nick admitted. I realized that maybe I should not let any of the group know that Nick also gave me a gun.
    “ Why does he get one?” The doctor challenged. Nick and Joe ignored his question.
    “ I’m going too.” Ray said and I wasn’t happy with that. My two favorite people were leaving the house.
    “ Okay, three is better than two.” Nick walked over and patted Ray on the back. “We leave in the morning.”
    Doctor Mark stormed from the room and walked toward the kitchen. Kait went to follow him but stopped in her tracks and just stood idle. Michelle walked toward the kitchen. She was following the doctor I’m sure. So I guess that means the meeting is over. I hope Nick, Joe and Ray find what they’re looking for tomorrow.
     
    CHAPTER 6
     
    Nightfall had approached and I couldn’t sleep. I thought about the close call at the superstore. A panic set in when I thought about the guys leaving us in the morning. I tried to hide my fear but Nick saw through me. We were both supposed to be sleep but we were wide awake side by side on the air mattress.
    “ Something is wrong?” Nick turned from lying on his back to his side. Now he could see me clearly.
    “ I’m good.” I lied. Why worry him with my reservations.
    “ I know better, tell me.” Nick urged.
    “ I don’t want anyone to get hurt tomorrow. I’m worried.” I confided.
    “ Don’t worry. We all know how to handle ourselves.”
    “ I know, it’s just--”
    “ Don’t worry. Close your eyes and go to sleep.” He disregarded my fears.
    I didn’t close my eyes. I was being defiant. I stared into Nick’s eyes for a few minutes. He stared back into mine. We were in an eye wrestling brawl. It was similar to one of those beautiful moments in a romance movie. But this was not a movie. It was real and there was absolutely nothing romantic about getting chewed on by deadies. After our intense stare-down I finally fell into an uncomfortable sleep.
    The morning had broken. I woke up alone and with a painful crick in my neck. Where was Nick? I took a shower and I went downstairs. Kait was sitting on the couch cuddled up in in her Hello Kitty blanket.
    “ Good morning.” I said as my hair dripped down the back of my neck.
    “ Morning,” Kait smiled.
    “ Where is Nick?” I asked as I looked around the room knowing I wouldn’t find him under the coffee table.
    “ They left already.”
    “ He didn’t even wake me up.” I told her through my disbelief.
    “ Typical guy, so