She remembered how distraught she had beenthe day she came home from shopping with her sister Tessa to find herhusband David in their bedroom. Coming ...home to a quiet house; Maddie,then Michael was still at school, she brought in her packages and waswalking up the stairs to their bedroom to put them away when she heardmusic playing softly. Had she left the radio playing when she leftearlier she thought? No, she didn't think she had, so David must havecome home from work sick or something. As she. One time in early September, my friend Ashley called and asked if I wanted to hang out at her house overnight. I said I have to ask my parents, but it shouldn't be a problem. I yelled down to my mom, "MOM! Can I stay the night at Ashley's?" mom told me, "that's fine, as long as there are no boys or booze." I answered, "ok, thanks mom." Then I told Ashley that it was ok. Ashley joked that the whole neighborhood could hear since we just scream to communicate in our family. I told her that I would. Between 20 an' 50, we'll jus' have ta see."The inn an' tavern is the strongest building in Henryville, so it should be our strong point fer defense. I know some people won't like havin' ta leave their homes ta the Injuns ta loot an' burn, but there ain't no choice."There's 13 folks what has their own crossbow, now, an' are pretty good shots. We kin put a few at the windows an' keep the rest as mobile reserve ta rush where they're needed. The rest of the men with muskets kin be spaced around the. Her sister told us we were like two newlyweds. I had to wonder if it would all come crashing down.She told me she would be home late one night, the week of New Years. Her office was having a small party at the restaurant and lounge for its employees. That morning I watched her get dressed. She had on a matching set of bra and panties and a nice skirt and blouse. The last thing I said to her was, "Christina, I really do love you." I didn't know what else to say. I just remember all the men in.