tell you about Sasha?” asked Addie.
“He did. I’m so sorry, Addie. Are you going to be okay? Do you need me to come over?”
“No, what you’re doing is more important, but I appreciate the offer. I’m leaving Saturday night, and I’ll be safe. We’re cancelling the wedding on Sunday. I don’t mind. I was only going to be able to marry one of them in the church. This way, we can have the wedding in the Arboretum on the Space Station, and I can marry all three of them.
“I’m babbling about weddings when there is more important stuff going on. Anyway, Grace and her Ankida will be here testifying for quite a while. So keeping that maniac from trying to hurt her again is paramount. I’m going to send the rest of the dogs, plus Sugar and the pups, up to the ship when the shuttle arrives.
“Arjun told me about your hotel idea, and it’s great. I’m glad we’re going to stay with you tonight and check in tomorrow. I want to go to the hospital and see Grace,” said Addie.
“Prof, I can see that pout from here! You know it’s too dangerous,” Becky said. She manipulated a few more files, read a text from Jalen, and answered it.
This BEIP technology is rocking, she thought.
“I tell you what, Addie - be a good little Queen and stay hidden in my house where no one will find you. Seeing Grace is the last thing she would want you to do, and you know it. Give me the time I need to find the last of this monster’s money and he won’t be able to come after you with a toothpick. Work with me here, Oh Pregnant One.”
“Damn it, Becky! I was counting on you being on my side,” said Addie. She was back in bed.
The shuttle would be landing in an hour and her Ankida wanted her to rest until it was time to leave for Chicago. They were downstairs packing up the last of the things they were taking with them to HeVan. The house looked much the same because this wasn’t a normal move. There was no need to pack pots, pans, or furniture. She wasn’t even taking very much clothing. She expected the guys to be back upstairs quite soon.
“I really hate the fact the some asshole in a jail cell is controlling my life. It’s not fair,” said Addie. “And don’t you dare tell me that life isn’t fair, Becky! My sister is lying on an operating table and Justyn is lying on another one. I should be there for her. Granny Mac won’t be back from Ireland until Thursday night, and I don’t care what Grace says. Grace tries to look after everybody else. Deep down, though, she needs her family, and you know it, Becky. Now you find a way to make it happen.”
Addie wasn’t aware of it, but in her high emotional state, she’d turned up her Nam-Nin powers and was giving off a golden glow and golden flickers.
“Addie! Wow, you really are growing stronger.” Becky leaned back in her chair, shocked at the pull she felt to do as Addie asked.
“I’ll tell you what I’ll do. I’ll call and speak with Captain Udaka, if he’s awake. Remember, he was shot tonight too.”
“Oh, no! I didn’t know that, is he okay?”
“From what I understand, he needed stitches and has been released. I’ll get his opinion on whether or not it could become safe. I seriously wouldn’t count on seeing Grace until tomorrow sometime, at the earliest.”
Becky could hear Addie getting ready to interrupt.
“I’m not done. Addie, it’s the middle of the night. You were sleeping. Grace was sleeping. Hell, even I was thinking about heading to bed.
“Now Grace and Justyn will soon be getting out of surgery and heading into recovery. They will be in ICU for a couple of hours, at least. They are going to be really wiped out and need their rest.
“In fact, I’d be surprised if they even wake up before morning. You’d only show up to watch them sleep.
“Plus, any plan to get you in would need time to be put together. Therefore,
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