IF: Nowhere To Run (Camryn Morgan Series Book 1)
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She’s decided to play nice for the moment with Jensen. Most cops don’t want to work the cold case files, so she’s a little suspicious of him.
"Jensen, you do realize most police work involves finding the facts people wished we didn't," Zoey said.
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"Yeah," Jensen said.
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"So what did this Camryn woman say when you talked to her?" Zoey asked.
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"Said she didn't speak to him,” Jensen said.
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"What do you think?" Zoey asked
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“She’s telling the truth. If Farr had caught up to her… She would be dead or beaten. “Jensen stops speaking and drink his water.
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"Wasn’t he your bro?” Zoey asked.
“Farr didn’t have friends. He had people he used.” Jensen said.
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Zoey isn’t sure why Jensen is playing it this way. She’s the new girl, so perhaps he’s unaware she already knows he was part of Andrew’s inner circle. Yep! Nothing suspicious about his behavior… Nothing at all.
Camryn wakes.
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"Oh right there! Spank it!" a woman said.
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Camryn laughs. "Newlyweds" she whispers.
4:45 am Camryn takes a deep breath and decides the best option is to get up, do some stretches, eat breakfast and ready herself for the day.
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She knows Rosemary's type. Women like her would try to befriend her, and this bitch cast her in the role of the ugly friend.
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"You're black, but at least you're American," Rosemary said to Camryn.
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She didn't want to shake hands in the meet and greet with Delia and her husband because they're from Pakistan. Stating she is continuing on the tour because she wanted to keep an eye on the "terrorist."
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The breakfast buffet offered many options. Camryn orders an egg white omelet with spinach and mushrooms, a significant portion of tomatoes, a small spoonful of red potatoes, green tea and a small bag of raw almonds for later. She’s a size14 again.
The motel created box lunches for the tour. The group includes Wesley, Manny, Jeremy, a British couple, two Canadians, a couple from Pakistan and the five Americans.
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"Camryn!" Miyu shouted.
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"Good Morning, How did you sleep?" Camryn asked.
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"Not well. The newlyweds were going at it all night." She said.
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"Yeah. The guy... he must be rich or hung like a horse." Camryn and Miyu laugh.
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"Come on let's grab a table. So what did you think of the meet in greet last night?" Miyu asked.
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"The Brits are cool. Everything was fine until Rosemary told me she was impressed by how articulate I am." Camryn said.
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“Do some people even hear the shit coming out of their mouths? Why do they think them being impressed is such a reward? The problem with white privilege. “Miyu stated.
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"Stupidly comes in every race, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, age and religious preference. It has a multitude of variations" Camryn chuckles.
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"A multitude of variations is so articulate of you," Miyu said. She winks at Camryn.
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Camryn laughs. "Why thank ya, ma'am. I's try. My mommy's been learning me my letters." She mocks.
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Miyu laughs." Seriously you're a good sport about this. I'm waiting for her to ask me to calculate something for her. I will teach her some math." Miyu promises while shaking her fist.
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Camryn laughs. "I'm not a good sport. I've chosen to limit my engagement with stupid people. There will always be individuals who cross the street when they see me. There will always be a Rosemary in the world, and I'm not using my energy on them." Camryn said.
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"She implied the couples from Pakistan are terrorist in disguise," Miyu said.
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"She told me she thinks they are terrorist. What a perfect disguise being the life of the party because a terrorist wants to draw attention to themselves. Miyu, you know how well terrorist play with others." Camryn said.
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"She's not making any friends on tour. She told me she thought this would be a good way to meet men." Miyu and Camryn laugh.
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"Morning ladies." Wesley smiles and waves as he passes through the dining area.
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"He is yummy." Miyu smiled.
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"He is... he thinks he's odd looking," Camryn said.
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"What? Bullshit! If I didn't know you were into him, I would be working on getting him into me. So?" Miyu asked.
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"So...what?" asked Camryn.
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"You test drive that body?" Miyu asked.
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"None of your business," Camryn stated. Camryn sighs thinking about the swirly brown hair on his chest... she wonders if there's time for a quickie.
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"Why aren't you guys sharing a room?" Miyu asked.
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"Miyu! Jesus, you're so nosey. Don’t worry about it okay.” Camryn said.
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"Oh shit." Miyu groans.
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"Good morning! Anyone sitting here?" Rosemary dumps her plate of pancakes and sausages, she pulls Camryn's bag out of the chair and places it on the floor. She sits.
"Rosemary... don't touch my stuff," Camryn said. She extends her hand. "Hand me my bag please," Camryn said.
"Oh sorry." Rosemary giggles while handing Camryn her bag. "I am so excited about today. We find out who's the first to ride in Hugo!" She said.
Devon sees Rosemary. He grabs breakfast and disappears. Rosemary is busy gossiping about various things and texting it takes her a few moments to realize she is sitting at the table alone.
Zeina makes her way through. It is an oddly quiet scene considering it’s a 60 car pileup. Emergency people running various directions. People standing around looking stunned. Others trying to figure out whose auto insurance they need. Police officers from various counties on the scene.
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"Please help me!" A man said to Zeina. She guides him to a medic. It amazes her an accident or tragedy often opens people eyes.
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Zeina appears in Mitchell's room. He is sleeping. Zeina's been influencing his dreams to increase his desires to reach out to Camryn. She blends into the floral print wallpaper. Taylor enters into his room. She pauses looking around the room before she approaches Mitchell's bed.
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Taylor gently shakes Mitchell awake. "Mitchell, sweetheart. Wake up." She softly spoke.
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"What is it woman! I need my afternoon nap." He complains.
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"There's been an accident on I-66. Naomi, Sandra, Malik...their gone honey. They died in the accident." Taylor said.
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"Are you sure?" He asked.
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Taylor nods.
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Mitchell lays against the pillows. "I...I need a moment please." He said.
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Taylor leaves. Mitchell looks out the window. Rain lightly taps the window. He's always liked the rain. After a few moments of rain watching, Mitchell makes a call.
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"Graham, it's me. I need background information. The person is named Camryn Morgan. Her adopted parents are Ralph and Gloria Morgan, they died a few years ago. I need you to find out exactly where in Austin she is and I need you and your team to help me figure out an approach. “He said.
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Zeina smiles...until she sees Holly.
Camryn walks the ho
tel grounds eight times. She’s keeping her body in motion it does help with the Reformer Pilate's recovery time. Plus ...something she couldn't put her finger on it but something is different about the world today.
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The wind plays with her black curly hair.
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"Camryn" She hears her named whispered.
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She is startled.
Camryn finally admitted to herself someone's trying to get her attention. She had an informative conversation with a woman named Zeina. She's thinking she'll do a few sessions with her. She finishes her walk and goes to the meeting space. Wesley has both their bags. It's the little things right.
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Rosemary observes Wesley and Camryn chatting. She didn't understand. She has a slim waist line, long legs and a size 38 D and she's a real red head. Why did Wesley only have eyes for Camryn? She's fat and not close to being pretty.
Rosemary considers the options- he's a chubby chaser? He's one of those guys who wants someone to worship him and well...a woman like Camryn. The only thing she could say she found attractive about Camryn is her smile. Her skin is nice but...maybe she's a beard for him. She thinks.
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"We're heading deeper into Kansas today where conditions are favorable to see a tornado on the ground. We have a lot of road to travel so everyone take a bathroom break now and meet me by Hugo and Monster in 10 minutes. Well end today's outing in Oklahoma. "Jeremy smiled.
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The tourist scramble to get ready to leave. Camryn checks her room one more time after going to the bathroom.
She climbs inside Hugo while texting Shelby.
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Shelby text- anyone sex-able on the tour?
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Camryn text- your brother. Miyu nailed Manny.
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Shelby text- She's a slut.
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Camryn laughs and text - She does like the boys.
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Shelby text- Thank you for talking to Wesley. He's not happy about my engagement.
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Camryn text- He and Richard will work something out---eventually.
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Shelby text- Maybe.
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Camryn text- You're lucky. You're much loved.
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Shelby text- So are you lovely.
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Camryn text-
Alison sits by Officer Murano's desk. Claudia sits in an interrogation room and Eugene speaks to Officer Seedily in a hallway.
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"I only see my uncle a few times a year." Eugene stated.
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"Your mother said you killed him and your friend Alison and your sister helped you cover it up." Officer Seedily stated.
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"Officer Seedily, a few months ago she reported my sister had been murdered and at the time she was serving time for a parole violation. She hasn't seen someone in a while she starts calling you guys to report a crime." Eugene said.
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Alison thinks Officer Murano is attractive man. Salt and pepper hair, stocky build, massive hands...she does like a man with big hands.
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"Martha asked us to press charges against you." Murano said.
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"She's a pain in the ass. She's constantly doing shit for attention. Claudia and Eugene have to parent their own mother. I haven’t done anything to her. We can’t stand each other. "Alison said.
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"I see that a lot." He stated.
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"I bet." Alison smiles.
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She's hot. Murano thinks to himself. "She made an official allegation so... Larry Garcia, when was the last time you spoke to him?" He asked.
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"I don’t ever speak to him. Martha called him saying she needed to borrow money. She said she was broke...which she isn't. Eugene or Claudia pays all the bills, gets groceries and gives her a little spending money. Not much they don't want her to have a lot of money to buy drugs." Alison said.
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"How much did she want to borrow?" He asked.
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"I don’t know." Alison said.
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"Addicts become Meryl Streep when they're trying to convince someone they need something." He said.
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Officer Ashford enters the interrogation room. Claudia chews on her fingers.
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"Is this...my mother's stunt is it going to cause me to go back to prison? I'm on probation. I've been checking in with my PO and I haven't missed a day at work...." She rambles.
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"Relax. Claudia. I need to ask you some questions and you'll be able to take your mother home." Officer Ashford stated.
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"When she came in was she drunk or stoned or a combination of the two? She's been turning tricks again?" Claudia asked.
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"She was picked up for solicitation. She had a cocktail of drugs and alcohol in her system. She made the allegation Eugene killed her brother and you and Alison Grey helped cover up the crime. When was the last time you saw your uncle?" Officer Ashford asked.
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"It's been a few months for me. My mom called him and told him she needed some money? She doesn't." Claudia said.
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"You and Eugene taking care of her finances?" Officer Ashford asked.
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"Yes. You can check. We use the money to pay her rent, buy food, pay bills...she's supposed to be entering another rehab place in a few days. She's refusing to go and we can't make her go so I think she's doing all this for revenge. "Claudia said.
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"This can be easily cleared up, once we speak to your uncle we can sign off he's not dead. Martha has two convictions for solicitation and if she's lucky probation, community service and pay a fine. Have your attorney pitch rehab as part of the conditions. Judges like that." Officer Ashford said.
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She escorts Claudia to the waiting area to join Eugene and Alison.
"Hello Eugene, Alison...we all meet again. Your uncle calls me or stop by and Martha's going to need a lawyer for filing a false report. “Ashford said.
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"Okay, thank you Officer Ashford." Eugene said.
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"I'm sorry for all this." Claudia said.
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"Yea." Ashford said. She closes the door and went back to her desk. She had real cases to work on not some junkie coming off a trip.
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They waited for Martha to be released. Alison adjusts the back of Claudia's shirt. "Not a word." Alison whispers to her.
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Martha focuses her eyes on Alison. "You are the devil!" She exclaims.
Alison smirks at Martha. "You're cranky. Let's get some breakfast to help balance out all the semen you’ve swallowed." She said.
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"Alison, I think we should do this without you. Come on Mom." Eugene said.
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"Don't touch me! Claudia I’m kicking you out of my place" Martha yells.
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"What?" Claudia said.
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"I will find my way home. I don't need or want your help." Martha said.
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Claudia and Eugene are exasperated.
Alison is delighted. Martha's children had a power of attorney over her affairs so all her posturing about not needing them wasn't true. She didn't even know what bank her lawsuit money is located.