The following morning was cloudy and threatened rain. That did not brighten anyone’s mood, especially the kids’ when Mack reminded them to wear their masks. Pattie and Rob decided, after the group was in the alley, that they’d go their own way rather than sticking with the older teens.
“It’s not that we don’t like you,” Pattie explained. “It’s…well…after last night we don’t feel safe.”
“It’s not your fault,” Rob hastened to add. “But you’re bigger, umm, targets?”
“For the ass-wipes who don’t like people like us.”
Dani chuckled. “Language, Pattie, but I think we understand. You be real careful, both of you. Find a safe place to stay.”
“Like the library,” Guy told them. “You can sleep there during the day, or at least I did my first couple of days out. They don’t seem to bother you if y
