𝑾𝑯𝑰𝑺𝑷𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑾𝑨𝑽𝑬𝑺 /𝑗𝑗 𝑚𝑎𝑦𝑏𝑎𝑛𝑘

𝟎𝟏𝟗.

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𝑪𝑹𝑨𝑰𝑵 𝑯𝑶𝑼𝑺𝑬
𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑛𝑒，𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑑𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑥．
𝟒:𝟏𝟑 — 𝟏𝟑:𝟑𝟗
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POPE POINTS firmly at a specific spot on the map, his voice filled with certainty. "We're in Battery, right here."

We all crane our necks to get a better view of the map, our eyes scanning the area where Pope is pointing. We're in Battery Jasper. The realization washes over us as we continue to decipher the map, focusing on the elusive Parcel 9.

Pope glances at the map, his finger tracing a path from our current location to Parcel 9. "So, if this is parcel nine, then it's somewhere northeast of here." He continues, his voice gaining confidence.

Kie points a finger at a specific direction on the map, her gaze focused. "Somewhere over there." She says.

JJ frowned at her suggestion, a hint of confusion in his tone. "Over there? Guys, that's not Tannyhill. That's a subdivision."

John b chimes in, clarifying the situation for JJ. "Tannyhill Plantation was the entire island. It got sold into smaller pieces over time."

JJ jumps off the rock he was standing on and saunters over to me, his arms finding their way around my waist. I lean in close, my lips hovering near his ear as I quietly tease, "Even when we were just friends, you are always so clingy." I chuckle softly before turning my attention back to Pope, who is intently studying the map.

JJ responds with a scoff and holds me even tighter, his embrace almost protective.

Pope looks up from the map, his gaze fixed on the area around us. "So, we're just looking for an old stone wall." he states, tapping a spot on the map.

I lean in and give JJ a quick kiss on the cheek before taking his hand and climbing back into the Twinkie. John B starts the engine, carefully following the instructions from Pope, who is seated beside him, providing guidance.

In the back seat, I can't help but giggle as JJ's fingers dance around my stomach, tickling me slightly and making me squirm.

Pope peers out the van window as we approach an intersection in the road. He gives a firm nod and instructs, "Okay, so the road should split up here. Alright. You're gonna take a left."

John B follows Pope's instructions, carefully making a left turn and bringing the van to a halt in front of a large stone wall.

JJ can't help but interject with a cocky remark. "That looks like a stone wall to me." He grins, clearly pleased that the map is proving to be accurate.

Pope lets out a resigned sigh. "This is it."

"Not the Crain house." John b groans, shaking his head in disappointment.