by Peggy Slocum
“Yeah, Sarah Perkins’ parents have been keepin’ me up to date on everyone. Joanna’s in a burn unit, and they said she’s responding to the treatments. I guess she’s been askin’ when she can get back to work, so apparently the shock only hurt the outside.”
“What about everyone else? I haven’t seen anyone accept the captain.”
“Yeah, they’re not sure who’s been hypnotized and who hasn’t. So, they got us all under quarantine until they’re positive we can’t harm ourselves or anyone else.”
“That explains the late visit,” Frank says in a knowing voice.
“Yeah.”
“What about that little girl? Did you find her?”
“Vicky and her mom are under quarantine too. Beth is hooking them up with a job and a place to live at the hotel.”
“She’s a good girl, Elliot.” Frank raises an eyebrow. “Better not let that one slip away.”
Elliot rubs his temples with the palms of both hands then runs his fingers back through his hair, letting a chuckle escape. “Apparently, Symphony drove the Vette through a store window to save Beth.”
Frank bursts out laughing. “Do you think your car’s mechanic will be able to buff that out?”
“Nah, I decided to take you up on that offer to trade her in for your mini-van.” Elliot grins.
“Finally,” Frank says as a police officer opens the door.
“Elliot, you’re not supposed to leave your room. Captain’s orders,” the officer says.
“Yeah, yeah.” Elliot waves to Frank and follows the officer into the hall.
“I better be the best man,” Frank says.
“Wouldn’t have it any other way,” Elliot says, as the door closes behind him.
A Moment with God
Psalms 142:4 I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.
Psalms 94:11 The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.
Psalms 139:2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.
Job 42:2 I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.
Isaiah 55:7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
1Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Revelation 22:20 He which testifieth these things saith, “Surely I come quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.