Chapter 60

I thought about it. I hadn't considered someone other than the police. I didn't even care if the person or persons responsible were arrested and prosecuted. I only wanted it to stop, without it ever coming out. I could at least talk to one, see what they could do. I put the knife back in my bag. Kathy hugged me and I started crying and she cried with me. Finally, a glimmer of hope; a speck of light at the end of a long, dark tunnel. As long as I had any hope at all, I could endure. I cried for several minutes, relieved to have any other option at all, knowing Kathy had saved my life, at least for now.

When I finally sobbed myself out, Kathy said, "Can we get a little sun now? I have to go home in a few more days and I want to get as tan as I can before returning."

"Yes, you can get some sun now," I replied, giving her a sisterly kiss. "Thank you."

"Good, put some lotion on my back. I've probably burned to a crisp wh