Page 160 of One Eye Open (The BlackWater)

“That’s what she says.” Cole replied.

“Do you want kids Cole?” He asked.

Cole sighed. “I didn’t. I don’t know now. I want Maddie, I know that much and if she can’t have kids then what does it matter?”

Brandon gave him a sympathetic look as Maddie turned round.

“What are you two conspiring about?” She asked.

“Just some things with the bombing.” Brandon said. “They’ve almost cleared the site, a lot of the staff who were hospitalised are now out.”

“Oh.” Maddie said. “What’s the final death count?”

“A hundred and twelve.” Cole said.

“Shit.” Maddie replied.

“We’ll catch them and we’ll make them pay.” Brandon said and Maddie nodded.

“How much food did you order Maddie?” Cole asked.

She grinned. “You know me, I love Chinese.”

He smirked glancing at his cousin who was still giving him a funny look when Maddie wasn’t able to see.

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