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“They can and they have,” G8 told her. He watched as she chewed on her lower lip while she processed this new information.
“Do you have a United Bank and Trust in town?”
“The nearest one is in Templary, about fifty miles away, but I’m sure our Second State Bank can help you draw off your cards. If they give you any trouble, tell them to call me.”
“Where will she stay in the meantime?” G8 brought up. “I don’t suppose she and the babies can stay here, can they?”
“Short of locking them inside a cell, nope.” Biggs pointed a finger at him. “But I can tell you where they’ll be much safer.”
Before the man could say, G8 knew what he was going to suggest. “With me and my friends?”
“Yep, and do you know why? Because we both know that, even after that little ‘incident’ a few days ago, we both know those people aren’t going to give up so easily. And by keeping all of you in one location, we’ll be better able to protect you, rather than us having to divide up if you were kept apart.”
“So we give them double the incentive to come after us again?” G8 argued, feeling his temper starting to rise. To his disbelief, the man grinned.
“Son, we have that campground on twenty-four-hour watch, and have ever since those people tried to pull their stunt.”
G8 blinked. The expression on his face made the man chuckle. “Hope that let’s you sleep a little easier now.”
“But we’re not equipped to take care of those babies,” G8 weakly protested.
“It won’t be entirely on you guys.” He motioned to Ingrid. “This little lady seems pretty capable to do the job. After all, she’s had a few days to practice.”
Ingrid softly gasped. “You mean I’m supposed tostayhere? There? With them?”
The sheriff lifted one eyebrow at her. “You know of someplace else that’s safer?”
G8 saw the wisdom in the man’s suggestion and chuckled to see Ingrid’s hesitation. “He’s got you there. Besides, K8 and F8 would be delighted to have another female join us.”
“H-how long would I need to stay here? There?” she stammered.
“Depends,” Biggs answered.
“On?”
G8 answered her. “On how long those people from the labs are going to keep coming after me and my friends, and now those babies.”
“But that could be…” Her eyes widened when both G8 and the sheriff nodded.
“Welcome to Heathfield,” G8 intoned. “Your new home away from home.”
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While Ingrid wentto fetch the infants, G8 called the campground. As he expected, F8 answered before the first ring.
“What’s up, G8?”
“How’d you know it was me?”
“Process of elimination. Wanna hear it?”
“Later. I’ve got some big news to give. Who’s there with you?”
“T8. He got a job at the lumber yard! Isn’t that great?”
“It sure is. Listen, I’m on my way over there. I’ll have three more people with me, and I wanted to give you a heads up.”
“Anybody I know?”
