"Sure," Kenneth nodded, a hint of agreement in his voice that seemed to satisfy Lane.

Today's couple of punches were just a small lesson for a bigger cause!

After all, with Everett gone, Lane always felt that no one could stand in his way.

...

After leaving the diner, Dorothy made a beeline for Kevin's truck.

As soon as she got in, Kevin quickly turned around to check if Mrs. Lopez had been hurt in any way.

He'd rather take a hit himself than see Dorothy in any kind of trouble.

"I'm fine, really. You don't have to worry. Lane didn't lay a finger on me."

"That's a relief! I was about to bust in there if you stayed any longer."

tense, showing no sign of easing up. "I might be fine, but Kenneth's gotten himself into hot water! He tried to swipe an antidote and

Karen's, and let's

hearing Dorothy say 'don't tell Everett.' It

went well, no problem. But if

couldn't even begin to imagine what Mr. Lopez would do if anything happened

know about this. He'd definitely

decisive in his actions,

that's exactly why I don't want

Everett too

disliking Kenneth, if Kenneth were in trouble, Everett would still help, for the sake of the old times, when Kenneth

pretend you don't know anything about this. It's

"Alright."

hadn't been on the road long when Dorothy's phone

It was Everett.

voice, "What are you up to? You didn't reply to

Dorothy tried to keep her voice as casual as possible, knowing Everett could easily spot any inconsistency. "Did Lane contact

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