‘Tonight we, as a court, try a number of criminals. We will try to prove they have committed atrocities on innocent individuals. The girls, freed fr...m the brothel, and Jennifer will be prosecution witnesses and will identify the perpetrators of the offences against them.’ ‘It will be a long night for some and a very short night for others.’ The family cringed. They knew that the RSM was effectively telling them the prisoners would be dead before sunrise. ‘Guards, bring the first batch of. What had caused her morning nap to be interrupted was the sound of a disapproving and indignant voice."Well - I don't believe it! Disgusting! It really is disgusting. Have you no shame to lie around like that in a public place, young woman?"It took a few moments for the shades of sleep to disperse and Gwen looked up to see that a group of people, three women and a man (to whom she took an instant dislike) were standing looking down at her."What's the problem - you've lost me, I'm afraid?" she. ’ He was crying himself. I turned away from them, hiding my face from her. I didn’t want Gretchen to see me this way. I knew inside it was wrong, and she didn’t need me adding to her problems. Right now, I had to be strong for her. I knew that, but it didn’t make it hurt any less. I poured a cup of coffee and swallowed hard, finding a cloth to wipe my eyes. When I had my face under control, I turned and watched them hang onto each other, using my coffee cup as a prop to keep my hands busy. They. She once again toyed with the idea of abandoning her plans for revenge. It wasn't getting her anywhere with Susan and Ann. The time and energy would best be spent on the Rite. That's really what mattered.But then that little thought rose from the recesses of her mind. Abandoning her plans for Heather and Diane would mean giving up control, even if only in a tiny way. She did not dare do that. And certainly not Susan and Ann. They must remain hers. She had spent so long feeling like a spectator.