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They stared for a long time, then the sound of sirens coming closer had them looking at each other. The tall one jerked his head toward the bikes. They both got on their motorcycles and started them up. Sid didn't move a muscle. He stared at them until they backed their bikes out of the driveway and took off down the street.
A squad car pulled into the parking lot and Sid stepped toward it. He leaned down and spoke to Officer Isak Voss, whom he'd met last night. "Please go down and check on Grace. They've threatened to do unspeakable things to her. I'll be here to make a statement after you check on her."
"Will do, Sid."
The police car sped away and he pulled his phone out to call Grace. They were going to get these fuckers out of this town.
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Grace dressed for the night in a pair of white capri pants and a soft yellow blouse. She'd been as nervous as a cat in a room of rocking chairs all afternoon after Sid called and the police stopped. She opted to come home when Sid suggested it. At least here they had cameras and the police were able to patch into their security system to be alerted when someone breached the cameras. They didn't do that often, but they did do it when necessary, such as now. Also, the threat of bodily harm from the bikers, mixed with the acts of violence they'd already demonstrated helped their cause.
She took a deep breath and moved toward the kitchen. Sid was in the shower and would want something to eat before they went to the council meeting.
She fed Chiefy, then looked into the refrigerator for something to eat.
"What are you looking for in there that's taking so long?"
She whirled around, startled at his voice. "Oh, you scared me."
He shook his head. "Honey, I'm sorry for that. I surely didn't mean to scare you."
"It's just..." She motioned around with her hands. "Today."
He pulled her close. "I know. Let's go to town and attend our meeting. Let's do what we can to get them to leave our town."
"What if they don't leave?"
"I don't know. Do you know how to use a gun?"
"It's been years. But, I was trained in the Army and then after, I used to practice with girlfriends. We had a shooting club back home."
"Okay. Do you have a gun?"
"Not anymore."
He nodded. He sat at one of the stools at the center bar. "We'll remedy that tomorrow. Also, tomorrow, I'm officially buying the Garage. And, I need a new sign made. I think I want a logo and everything."
"Oh, honey, that's awesome." She hugged him close and closed her eyes as she let his love seep in.
"Thanks. It's all because of you. You've given me my life back. You've given me love. You've given me my confidence."
"Oh, honey. You had all of that in you. If I helped to bring it out of you, I'm so very happy. You deserve everything good in life."
"I have it now."
She squeezed him again, and his arms tightened around her waist. They stood like that for some time, each of them needing the other.
"I was going to make you something to eat."
He pulled away slightly. "I'm sure you don't feel like making me something to eat with the council meeting pending. And, to be honest, I'm not sure I could eat. So, how about we go down to the meeting, then we'll stop at the Sandbar afterwards and eat."
"That sounds good." She stepped back and looked into his eyes. "I can't leave Chiefy here, Sid. If they come here to do something to the house, she'll be injured. I can't..."
Her voice cracked and she didn't say anything further. He nodded. "We'll take Chiefy with us. I think they'll allow her in the building as my emotional support dog. She's well-behaved and she'll be with us and safe."
"I'd appreciate that."
He chuckled. "Honey, we're a family now. I feel that in my heart. You and Chiefy are my family and I'm yours."
