Whisper

39

The encounter with Franklin did not have the effect on me that I thought it would.

What bothered me more, was the fact that, it did not bother me at all.

Was I actually getting used to the fact that ghosts did exist and that Maynard's Rock seemed to have their share. I was actually convinced that they probably had more than their share, something that even Sheila had hinted at.

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I went to the Oceanview website and took a look.

It was coming along fantastically. Eva was doing a great job.

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I picked up my cell phone and dialled her.

The call went directly to her voice mail.

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"Shit. Ah. Its just me, Will. So sorry I missed you before I left. I hope that everything is going okay and I promise that as soon as I get back, we will have that fire and share another Black Horse.

Anyway, give me a call when you check this.

Strictly business, of course.

Night."

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I sent off an email to Hank and Cavelle and decided to call it a night. It was 2 am.

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I was awaken from a deep sleep by the sensation that someone was pushing me.

It was no sensation.

I rolled over and Jessie was standing at my bed.

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"WHAT IS THIS SHIT ABOUT YOU SELLING AND MOVING?"

She was standing there, hands on hips, glaring at me.

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I shook my head, half asleep and confused.

"How did you get in?"

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She held up the key.

"I have a key, asshole and besides, your front door wasn't locked."

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I sat up, still trying to wake up.

I stared at her, silently.

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"Well?"

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"Well what, Jess?"

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She turned.

"Get up and come to the kitchen. I will get the coffee going."

She went off down the hallway.

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Ten minutes later, I was fully awake.

I saw Bobby first.

He stood and we hugged.

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When I turned, Jessie was standing in front of me.

"Here is your coffee."

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"Thanks."

I sat next to Bobby at the kitchen table.

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"Wasn't my idea," he said quickly, patting me on the shoulder.

"Jess dragged me here after we talked to Cora at the store."