8. Four Months Later

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8 Four Months Later Alvin, Texas, south of Pearland Late January Twenty-three-year-old Peyton Phoenix, once known only as Jane Doe, left the Pearland Medical Center and physical rehabilitation facility four months and two days after she was attacked, and went home. Her family hovered close by at all times, and ‘Peyton’ did her best to accept it. She thought it was cute but annoying. The apartment they set up for her was spartan, to say the least, but it was safe, and safe was enough. “Mom, really, you don’t have to finish those dishes," Peyton said. "Really, I’ve got it.” Peyton’s mom turned around, wiping her hands with a dish towel. Her eyes were red; her cheeks, flushed. “Oh, mom. I’m fine. I know you’re worried about me, but I’ll be all right.” “Promise me.” Her mother was on t

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