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Tina sat up looking at her brother like she couldn’t believe he was still standing. He could feel the look she was giving him and he knew she was pissed.

“What!?” he asked defensively.

“You know damn well what! Why are we still here with this nut case, we have to get out of here!”

“I trust her Tina.”

“You just met her.”

“She saved my life.” he said now switching from one foot to the other.

“Yea, ok.” she said skeptically.

“She saved me from you.” he said looking down at her as she quickly turned her head back to him. She opened her eyes fully and let them burn as they came into focus on her brother. She saw the bruises on his neck and the scratches on the side of his face.

“I did that?” she said starting to get emotional. Her heart rate sped up and she was afraid of what else she might’ve done.

“No. Not really. It wasn’t you and I knew that.” he said wrapping his arms around her comforting her trying to assure her that he was alright and that he held no animosity towards her.

Kit walked in and saw them sitting on the couch holding each other she knew through out their tortuous lives they’ve only had each other. That thought alone saddened her. The only good that was left of her sister’s memory was sitting on her couch scared and traumatized.

“I’ve warmed up some food for you guys.” she said. Eddie turned his head but Tina stayed clutching her brother. She was trying to figure out why she’d attacked her brother. The last thing she remembered was sitting down in the dining room.

“What happened to me?” She said turning to Kit sniffling to keep from crying again. “Why did I do this?” she was getting scared of what else might have done to her brother.

“Tina you’re not a bad person, Ok.” Kit said sternly, “Ok you’re not. It’s not in you to harm anyone you love.” she said running her hand down the back of Tina’s head. “Come into the kitchen, eat and I’ll explain everything to you. I promise.” Tina looked into Kit’s eyes and knew she had no hidden agenda. That took some of the edge off of her.