Babysitting His Baby
“It ain’t gonna help Lucy, either, if you have to go to prison for killing this worthless sack of shit.”
“All right, Ken,” I wheezed. “At ease.”
He released me and I nearly fell flat on my face but he grabbed me before I could collapse. “Sorry, boss. But we need you to be sharpand focused. Eyes on the prize, boss. You gotta save your lady.”
I took a deep breath. “Thank you, Ken. Remind me to give you a raise.”
Clearwater was on the floor weeping. “If I hadn’t made my girl marry that monster..." He covered his face. "Oh, God, help me. I just want a chance to make things right.”