"Hello, honey. How are you feeling?" Mom asks cautiously. "Brody called me and mentioned something about Zach kidnapping you..." She keeps her voice light, so she doesn't scare Lucy, but I can hear it. She is definitely upset about the whole thing.There is a definite worry in her whole countenance. She's been watching me since I came into view. I can see her searching each of my bruises on my face, and pain echoes in her eyes for each one."Well, I'm feeling better than I was yesterday. I didn't know Brody called you," I say, deflecting. "He took care of me last night. He didn't want me to be alone, even after Zach was in jail."Mom gives me a smile. "I really like that young man. Very considerate, and so good with you and Lucy," she teased. "I've seen the way he looks at you. That is a man who is ready to protect the people he cares for with his life."I nod my head and blush. "Yes, he really is. What do you think, Mom? Should I..." I don't even know how to end that sentence without
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