That had been Wednesday night. Three days ago.Even through her addled brain, Brandi could tell that didn’t make sense. Why had no one done anything?...Lily had been running around - clearly hexed - for three days now.Why hadn’t she done anything?She’d been so self-obsessed lately. The stuff with Michael, patrol ... Duncan.And then, Brandi realized. It hit her, all at once.Of course she hadn’t done anything.She was a bad Protector.No, worse than that. She was a bad friend. Slowing down, Brandi. He must think I meant something else, I thought to myself. So here I am, on the computer, discussing my fantasies in an anonymous private chat with some man I dont know. How long have you wanted to become food? Since I was a little girl. I had always liked stories of monsters who eat girls like me. How often do you think about it now? Almost constantly. You need it, dont you? I pause for a second. A feel a brief chill come across me, and the answer is clear. Yes. Im going to be honest with you.. Another three words for the neighbors.I called her sister's cell. It rang a few times and then her husband picked up the phone.“Bob, Chuck. What’s wrong. Calm down. What? She what? No, no. Go let them in. Call me when you know something.”I hung up the phone and looked at Terry. She was crying, but she didn’t say anything. She knew.Tony asked, “What the fuck is going on? What’s with Cynthia?”“Bob said he thinks she just had a heart attack not ten minutes ago. The EMTs were just getting. "Shearon, as soon as you hear me call your name you'll come into the room, without your clothing on. Understood?" Yes." Thank you. Eddy, I'll call for you about thirty minutes later." Thank you."The doctor entered the outter office and approached his two patients."Thank you both for agreeing to the change of appointment. I've got to be out of town tomorrow and I wanted to be sure I was able to see both of you before I left."John, I'd like to see you in the office first and DeeDee, I'll call for.