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Cam had grabbed plumbing gear from the hardware store and had some ideas how to accomplish that.He was glad to have something to keep him busy, so he didn’t sneak over to the cabin to listen to what Victoria had to say about him.
Chapter Forty-Two
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ZOE HAD PLACED ANOTHERitem in the box of books she was carrying to Vic’s cabin.The girls trekked around the lake, chatting about their day.It was after three o’clock now.They’d finished the thermos of coffee and had eaten all the snacks a couple of hours ago.
“What are you hiding, Zoe?”Grace asked, knowing her friend was distracted.
“You’ll find out soon,” the psychic said mysteriously.
“I hate it when she does this,” the kid muttered.
Victoria had no idea what was going on, but she was glad to have her first real visitors.“Here it is,” she announced as they followed her down the short trail to her home.
“It’s so cute,” Grace said, taking in the small structure.“We didn’t even know this was hiding back here.”
“It hasn’t been used in a long time,” Vic said, awkwardly opening the door with her arms full of baskets and other gear.She carried everything inside and put it all on the floor next to the table.
The girls followed her in and placed the boxes against the wall, so they were out of the way.“It’s cozy,” Zoe decided, examining the fireplace, tiny kitchen, table and two chairs.
“Let’s see your shower,” Grace requested.They piled into the bathroom so the wrestler could show them her plastic tank, hose and showerhead.“Huh, it’s simple, yet effective,” the kid said in approval.
Vic gave them a quick tour, then led them back outside.“This is my shizzer,” she announced, opening the door to the outhouse.
“At least you have an actual seat,” Zoe said enviously.“We’ve been squatting over a trench in the ground.”
“It’s horrible,” Grace said, making a face.“The guys had better get a toilet set up inside before the snow starts to fall, or we’ll have to come over here and borrow your toilet.”
“Only if you take turns emptying the bucket,” Vic said solemnly.
They shared another snicker, then headed back inside for coffee and snacks.Grace stacked a couple of boxes of books on top of each other and gingerly perched on it for a seat.“Okay, Zoe, what’s going on?”she demanded.
Zoe opened the box she’d been carrying and took out two items.“I thought we should give you one of our walky-talkies, so we can get in touch with you quickly if we need to,” she explained.
Vic took the device she was offered, touched by the gesture.“Thanks,” she said awkwardly, not used to receiving gifts.“How do they work?”she asked.
