Ken and Barbie came over as we checked that nothing was forgotten."Before you go, we want to give you our number." Barbie handed me her card.My reacti...n when I saw the card was one of shock."What is it, April?" Beth leaned over to look.Barbie smiled, "Yes, April, I am the school board president at your school." Oh my God!" I broke down in tears, realizing my job is no longer."Not to worry, my dear. This week has been amazing. It has nothing to do with work." She took me in her arms, reassuring. ? ?Oh, I?m sorry. I am a visitor heretoo.? I only know how to get back to myfriend?s house. I guess you will have to ask someone in the store.?? She had placed the last bag in the back ofthe car and shut the door, when he grabbed her around the throat, his other armcovering her mouth.? ?Now, you are going to help me. I needsomeone to drive my brother and me and you are thelucky one.? When I take my hand away, Idon?t want to hear a sound or I will kill you and take the car anyway.??? He could. The air at the apartment was humid and it felt colder than outside. When I looked at her she shrugged tiredly."The heat isn't working. The landlord says that the rent is so cheap that he cannot afford to fix it during the high season."I looked around and the combined small room and kitchen which looked really Spartan, and it felt cold. No wonder she had become sick."You can't stay here. Pack up the things you need. You're going to come and live with me until you're ok again, or 'till this hell. He accepts it, and begins to eat. For the first time she adjusts her robe to properly cover herself. Connie moves around the island. For a brief moment, she catches a glance at Nathan, who is completely unaware of what’s brewing on the other side of the dividing wall between the kitchen and living room. She walks past Chad, who is trying his best to choke down the hastily prepared snack. She places one hand gently on his shoulder and lets it slide down his upper arm as she settles in the chair.