Clem was all smiles as he moved closer to the women, but his expression slowly changed as he noticed the dried blood on Ms. Tandy’s hands as well as Paisley’s melancholy demeanor.
“What da hell done happen, Rain?!” He looked deeply at each of the women awaiting a response, ready to retaliate for the sake of the two.
“Nothin’ tah worry yuh head ‘bout, Clem. ‘Stead a tonight, less leave now. Yuh ready tah get on da road, Paisley?”
Paisley nodded her agreement once again and the three entered the home to retrieve their things. Ms. Tandy looked around at the house that had been her home with a bittersweet joy. Although she only planned to leave the little house temporarily, she was unsure of what the future held for them. All she knew for sure was that she was on her way home.
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