Atticus
Wondering why she's going there, I answer, "Well, no. I mean, she's always smoked, but her drinking, and her temper seem to be getting worse. I figured it was from all the stress she puts herself through. Why?"
"I think he might be feeding off her, too." Mrs. Stephens looks at us and shakes her head, as if knowing she's putting the puzzle pieces together too quickly for us to keep up. "Addiction is one of the easiest forms of energy they can consume."
"So you're telling me that a freaking ghost is what's making Mom's addiction get worse?" I ask, hoping I'm wrong.
"Without a doubt. If her drinking and the violence, even her anger, are getting worse, especially since you moved here, they're mo
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