Can I get you a glass of water? Jenny paced the room, nervously wringing her hands. Are you hungry? Tired? Maybe you should lie down and take a nap. Taylor took off her ball cap and threw it at the wall. No, I dont want to take a ***** nap! She shook, her body thirsty for something she hadnt had in over eight hours. She had never gone this long without even a sliver of dust. My head is going to fall off, I swear its going to. Jenny wished there was some way she knew how to calm her, but none of the suggestions she gave proved to help. Have you seen a black hip – pack? It was on the floor yesterday. Taylor eyed the spot where she remembered putting it. Jenny, if you have any idea where that hip – pack is, you need to tell me right now. Jenny started to dial Shanes number. What are you doing? Taylors eyes darted to the phone in her hand. Im calling Shane. I dont know what else to do. Taylor picked her ball cap back up from the floor. She slammed it down on top her head and spun around, thinking someone – or something had been standing right behind her. Jenny turned to face the window, noticing a blue van drive by the house. She looked back to where Taylor had been standing. She was gone.

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Youre turning into quite the party gal, Tina fluffed the pillows from the couch.

I just want to celebrate, T. This is such a special time for us, you know? I want to make it as memorable as possible.

It will be, I promise you that. There is no way we are going to forget any of this.

Bette poured herself a glass of seltzer water. Did Taylor look a littleI dont know –

Tina knew what she was trying to say, she looked pretty bad, didnt she? Bette walked over to the couch and lifted Tinas legs onto her lap. She looked as if shed been hit by a trailer. Tina wiggled her naked toes in the air. Do you think shes – ?

Bette let out a sigh, brushing her fingers through her hair. I dont know. My only experience with addicts has been alcohol.