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<blockquote data-quote="Silver Moon" data-source="post: 2781304" data-attributes="member: 8530"><p><strong>Chapter 167, “Earp’s Thoughts” , Sunday, January 22nd, 1882, 9:00 P.M.</strong></p><p></p><p>Kate says, "We'll have to be quiet, we don't want to wake Ginnie. I told you about Ginnie, right? She helped me, and she needs someone....." Kate led Ruby and Jake up the stairs to her room, unlocked the door, and ushered them inside. "Uh, Ginnie?" Ruby says with furrowed brows. "Oh the kid. You'd better watch out for that kid, she has some very sticky fingers and I'm not sure you should trust her to not steal from you. Are you sure we should talk with her in here?"</p><p></p><p>Kate replies, "I know about the sticky fingers. She wanted to trade her help for mine, plus $20 for hers. She wanted me to put her on a train or stage or something out of Tombstone. Her story is a lot like mine in some ways. And once she trusted that I was not going to take advantage of her, or lie to her, she accepted my offer to teach her myself and gave back the money. I think we can help each other. </p><p></p><p>I told her the stealing stops now. If she needs something talk to me about it. I don't think she would steal from me at all, but old habits die hard, and until she trusts me more fully she might feel the need to build herself a little nest egg. As for talking in front of her, she already knows what I did for Mr. Tucker, and how I changed myself. Caught me doing it. In for a penny, in for a pound, as they say."</p><p></p><p>The Grand Hotel certainly earned its name. Even though Kate had gotten one of the simpler rooms, it was still spacious and well furnished. The three sat down on the far side of the room from the cot. "What did you learn, Ruby?" Ruby walks over to where Ginnie is sleeping, checking to see if she is faking. "She stole from Mr. Tucker right in front of you. She also stole nice Mr. Nevers wallet last time I was here then took off. I wouldn't trust her, not yet anyway." </p><p></p><p>"From Mr. Tucker? But then he...." Kate stopped for a minute and shook her head. "I had given him enough to get to my parents in Boston. I guess I can now tell Virgil Earp honestly that I don't know where he is. I'll wire my parents anyway, in case he still manages to get there." She glanced over at Ginnie and sighed. "We're going to have to have a talk about that." </p><p></p><p>Ruby looks away from the child and back to Kate. "Well, Morgan Earp is not in town. He's on some farm outside of town somewhere. Virgil was not even close to throwing you in jail by the way, he doesn't want you talking to Johnny Ringo. So, what did the two of you chat about in there?" Ruby walks back over to the bed and sits next to Jake. </p><p></p><p>"I say we wait until morning, pretend like we are listening to them and hiding and will leave quietly, then look for Earp tomorrow. Unless Kate you have changed your mind. These Earps are serious and this could end up deadly for one or all of us. How badly do you want to know the truth? And what do you think Jake?" she says putting a hand on his thigh.</p><p></p><p>"I don't want to die, and more so, I don't want either of you hurt at all. But seeing Morgan Earp is the only thing that's been clear in my mind. I know you don't understand; I'm not sure I do. Nothing's been right since Tom died. I think I always knew something wasn't right with what they were telling me..... If I don't find out, I think some of me will just live here forever. </p><p></p><p>I still want to try. And if all else fails I'm coming back in two weeks anyway. I could disguise myself and find him that way then. I'm sure our teacher can put a more complete disguise in my hair clip."</p><p></p><p>Although holding their gazes, Jake is quiet for a minute, apparently thinking. "First we need to know where Morgan is staying. They will be watching us pretty closely and many folks in town will tell them if we are asking questions. Plus we don't have much time if we are going to be on the stage tomorrow." Jake stares at the young girl for a moment. "She's been getting by alone talking fast and picking pockets, eh. I wonder...." </p><p></p><p>He turns to Katherine. "How badly to you want to see Morgan Earp tomorrow? I don't see how we could manage that unless we start working on it tonight. There is one of us that they aren't watching closely. Besides, she may already know something. All we need her to do is help us find out where Morgan is hiding." He looks back to the girl but is talking to Katherine. "Are you willing to risk getting her involved or will you wait for another chance in the future?"</p><p></p><p>Ruby states, “Katherine, Virgil Earp will do anything he has to do to protect his family. I'm positive that killing me or Jake or you or even that kid is on that list if necessary. I know you don't want us to get hurt but I think we're getting pretty close to that area now. You're right, I don't understand what it feels like. I have had to worry about anyone but myself. You're the only one who knows if you can live with this or not. Maybe we should sleep on it and decide on the morning."</p><p></p><p>Kate looked down at Ginnie and shook her head. "No, there's nothing to sleep on. I can't risk any of you. I might be able to learn to live with not knowing, I couldn't live with knowing I got you killed. Tomorrow we go home. I hope you'll understand if I.... well, if I'm not.... if you don't see much of me for a while. I might need a few nights off." Kate stared down at her hands for a while, then sat down on the floor next to Tom's box and began looking through it. I haven't given up on finding the truth, I'll have to take my chances and try again later." She took her handkerchief and wiped her tears off the well-worn leather-folding frame in her hands. </p><p></p><p>Ruby sat on the floor next to Kate and put her arm around her. "You know you can take all the time you need, don't worry about that. And we're here if you need us. Will you be alright with this kid here?" Kate only nodded, which Ruby took as a cue. Kate was already gone into her thoughts. "We'll meet you in the morning then. Try to get some sleep, you need it." Ruby gives Kate a hug, and a kiss on the cheek then stands. "You ready Jake?" Jake nods and they leave Katherine to her thoughts. </p><p></p><p>Kate didn't stay on the floor long after Jake and Ruby left. She got herself up and got ready for bed, mechanically braiding her hair before she put on her nightgown. Tomorrow morning she would go out to Tom's grave, and then go back to Promise City. Katherine looked over at the young girl sleeping on the cot, then walked over and adjusted the blanket, making sure she was covered and warm. The bed sheets were cold when she climbed in. Kate curled herself up into a ball, wrapped her arms around the extra pillow, and waited for sleep to come.</p><p></p><p>Ginnie waited until the breathing from the bed was soft and regular and she knew the woman was asleep. It's amazing how readily she had convinced them that she had been asleep during their entire conversation. Three years on the streets made her wake at a pin drop or a change in the air and know when to stay perfectly still too. </p><p></p><p>It really seemed that the woman was willing to help her and it wasn't a trick. She'd have to keep an eye out for the other woman though, she already knew how Ginnie thought too well. Well, morning would come and things would change maybe actually for the better, if the Earps didn’t kill them all, so it was worth a shot... she could always run if she needed to. With that thought she snuggled tightly into the blankets and fell into the best sleep she had had for a very long time.</p><p></p><p>When they get downstairs Jake says to Ruby, "We never had that drink, want to have one here and then head back to the hotel?" “Yes, let’s have a drink or two. This is such a nice hotel after all, shame to not enjoy it.” While they enjoy their drinks Ruby flirts shamelessly with Jake, until he decides it’s time to leave. They start leisurely walking back to their hotel. </p><p></p><p>“I’ve been thinking,” Ruby smiles, “That you were right, about today. All week I’ve been thinking about you and I guess I was just surprised to see you and in the middle of the Earps questioning me, and trying to figure out who I was going to grab off that train. Well, I got sidetracked and didn’t tell you just how I felt. And I don’t want you to be misled or doubt how I feel. So…” Ruby stops them walking, turns to face Jake and stands close to him, taking his hands. </p><p></p><p>“Gods help me, but I am crazy about you. And all week all I could think about was missing you.” She puts her hands on the back of Jake’s neck and stands closer, locking eyes with him. “Wanting to be near you, to smell you and feel you next to me.” Ruby stands on her toes and gives him a long slow kiss. “And how much I wanted you to miss me and want to be near me and feel me too.” </p><p></p><p>“But what I was really thinking was how sexy you are and how all I really wanted was for you to…” Still standing on her toes, with her hands on Jake’s neck Ruby leans into him and whispers in his ear…. After she is done whispering Ruby pulls back a little from Jake. She cocks her head to one side and bites her lip, waiting for a response.</p><p></p><p>His nostrils flare just a hint as he inhales sharply and the edges of his lips just show a faint trace of his trademark grin. "Of all the people I have ever met, you are the only one to leave Silver Jake Cook speechless." He takes a step forward, wrapping is arms around her waist and returning a long passionate kiss. "Suddenly," He whispers to her, "our hotel room seems miles away." His eyes glance around the street but he remembers where he is. "#%&@! Earps." He mutters under his breath. "Come with me." He keeps one arm around her as they resume their way to the hotel, but at a quicker pace. </p><p></p><p>After what seems like an eternity to Jake, they make it back to their room. He locks the door, drops his coat, guns and shirt to the floor before resuming the passionate embrace he started in the street. As he kisses her neck and works his way down her shoulder, her loose strap falling away readily, he says in a very low voice, "I was wrong you know." </p><p></p><p>Ruby tenses just slightly at those words but doesn't respond. He finishes, "You ARE the most desirable woman in the Americas." She relaxes again and leans into him just before he reaches around with both hands and tears the back of her dress from the neck to the waist. "That dress doesn't do you justice." He says pushing it down and picking her up with both arms around her thighs. He takes her to the bed and they don't need to talk for some time.</p><p></p><p>The next morning, Ruby starts to wake as the light filters though the strange windows. She tries to get her eyes open but they are slow to respond. When she finally does get them half open she sees Jake staring back at her. The sheet is barely wrapped around them, more twisted than anything else, a reminder of the antics of the night before. A smile slowly forms on her face and she practically purrs as she leans closer to kiss Jake. “Last night was just amazing, Mr. Cook,” is all she says, kissing him again. She nestles her head between his shoulder and neck and throws her arm over him. No, she thinks, words will just not do.</p><p></p><p>Kate woke with the sheets wrapped tightly around her, and the bottom sheets pulled off the corners of the bed. She must have been tossing and turning, which made sense with the disturbing dreams she'd had. She rubbed her eyes and dragged herself up. </p><p></p><p>Ginnie was still curled up on the cot, so Katherine kept quiet as she dressed and fixed her hair. A trip to the cemetery was probably not something Ginnie would enjoy, but she'd been left alone long enough. If there was time perhaps they could get her some dresses. Ginnie needed breakfast first though. Katherine laid her hand on Ginnie's shoulder. "It's morning, dear, time to get up."</p><p></p><p>Ginnie's eyes popped open and she physically jumped out of bed ready to fight off what ever had caught her asleep. In a second she was wide-awake and realized where she was she relaxed her fists and straightened up. Ginnie was surprised that she had actually slept, the woman had gotten up and dressed and she hadn't waken her. </p><p></p><p>"I'll be ready in a minute Ma'am" with that she threw on her dress over the undershirt she had slept in, pulled on her socks and shoes in less than two minutes and braided her hair into two neat braids. "Ready Ma'am"</p><p></p><p>Nervous as a witch, Kate thought to herself as Ginnie jumped out of the bed. It would take time for her to feel safe. As Ginnie dressed Kate gathered her purse and got ready to go downstairs. </p><p>"Katherine or Kate will do just fine. I have some things to do this morning and you can come if you like. We'll talk about it while you eat. I never did ask, what is your last name?" She replies, "You can just call me Ginnie Ma'am. Shall we go?"</p><p></p><p>Kate replies, "Well, don't be surprised then if I introduce you to people with my last name. Hopefully we won't be questioned too closely about where you came from, but if we are I will likely say you are a relation of my late husband." </p><p></p><p>Downstairs in the restaurant Kate ordered tea for herself and a hearty breakfast for Ginnie. She explained that this morning she wanted to get a couple dresses for Ginnie, and then to go out to the cemetery. She offered to bring Ginnie back here before going to Tom's grave if she didn't want to go there. Ginnie replies, "No thank you Ma'am. I have two outfits, I don't need more than that. And I'm not going to accept money and things from you that I haven't earned. I appreciate the meal. We can go visit your husband now." "Kate says, as you like, dear, but I still think more than two dresses would be fine. And I think after you clean up after animals a few times you'll agree." Once the meal was over the two head out.</p><p></p><p>Jake and Ruby had fallen back asleep, but for the second time that day Ruby woke up slowly. There was a lot more noise coming from the street so Ruby knew it had to be mid morning. Jake was still sleeping and his snore told her that he was deeply sleeping at that. She smiles to her, it wasn't like they had gotten much sleep the night before. She quietly untangles herself from Jake and the sheets and gets out of bed. She reaches for her dress and as she puts it back on she remembers how it was removed and the condition it was in. She puts it on anyway, then gets a spare shirt from Jake's bag and puts that on over her dress. She gives Jake a kiss then heads out the door. </p><p></p><p>Ruby makes her way over to The Grand Hotel first to check on Kate. She goes up to her room and knocks, hoping Kate hadn't changed her mind about the Earps and was there. After there is no answer from the door to Kate's room Ruby uses some of her skills to get the door open. The bed hasn't been made and the box with Tom Kale's possessions is still inside the room, but neither Kate nor the girl are there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Silver Moon, post: 2781304, member: 8530"] [B]Chapter 167, “Earp’s Thoughts” , Sunday, January 22nd, 1882, 9:00 P.M.[/B] Kate says, "We'll have to be quiet, we don't want to wake Ginnie. I told you about Ginnie, right? She helped me, and she needs someone....." Kate led Ruby and Jake up the stairs to her room, unlocked the door, and ushered them inside. "Uh, Ginnie?" Ruby says with furrowed brows. "Oh the kid. You'd better watch out for that kid, she has some very sticky fingers and I'm not sure you should trust her to not steal from you. Are you sure we should talk with her in here?" Kate replies, "I know about the sticky fingers. She wanted to trade her help for mine, plus $20 for hers. She wanted me to put her on a train or stage or something out of Tombstone. Her story is a lot like mine in some ways. And once she trusted that I was not going to take advantage of her, or lie to her, she accepted my offer to teach her myself and gave back the money. I think we can help each other. I told her the stealing stops now. If she needs something talk to me about it. I don't think she would steal from me at all, but old habits die hard, and until she trusts me more fully she might feel the need to build herself a little nest egg. As for talking in front of her, she already knows what I did for Mr. Tucker, and how I changed myself. Caught me doing it. In for a penny, in for a pound, as they say." The Grand Hotel certainly earned its name. Even though Kate had gotten one of the simpler rooms, it was still spacious and well furnished. The three sat down on the far side of the room from the cot. "What did you learn, Ruby?" Ruby walks over to where Ginnie is sleeping, checking to see if she is faking. "She stole from Mr. Tucker right in front of you. She also stole nice Mr. Nevers wallet last time I was here then took off. I wouldn't trust her, not yet anyway." "From Mr. Tucker? But then he...." Kate stopped for a minute and shook her head. "I had given him enough to get to my parents in Boston. I guess I can now tell Virgil Earp honestly that I don't know where he is. I'll wire my parents anyway, in case he still manages to get there." She glanced over at Ginnie and sighed. "We're going to have to have a talk about that." Ruby looks away from the child and back to Kate. "Well, Morgan Earp is not in town. He's on some farm outside of town somewhere. Virgil was not even close to throwing you in jail by the way, he doesn't want you talking to Johnny Ringo. So, what did the two of you chat about in there?" Ruby walks back over to the bed and sits next to Jake. "I say we wait until morning, pretend like we are listening to them and hiding and will leave quietly, then look for Earp tomorrow. Unless Kate you have changed your mind. These Earps are serious and this could end up deadly for one or all of us. How badly do you want to know the truth? And what do you think Jake?" she says putting a hand on his thigh. "I don't want to die, and more so, I don't want either of you hurt at all. But seeing Morgan Earp is the only thing that's been clear in my mind. I know you don't understand; I'm not sure I do. Nothing's been right since Tom died. I think I always knew something wasn't right with what they were telling me..... If I don't find out, I think some of me will just live here forever. I still want to try. And if all else fails I'm coming back in two weeks anyway. I could disguise myself and find him that way then. I'm sure our teacher can put a more complete disguise in my hair clip." Although holding their gazes, Jake is quiet for a minute, apparently thinking. "First we need to know where Morgan is staying. They will be watching us pretty closely and many folks in town will tell them if we are asking questions. Plus we don't have much time if we are going to be on the stage tomorrow." Jake stares at the young girl for a moment. "She's been getting by alone talking fast and picking pockets, eh. I wonder...." He turns to Katherine. "How badly to you want to see Morgan Earp tomorrow? I don't see how we could manage that unless we start working on it tonight. There is one of us that they aren't watching closely. Besides, she may already know something. All we need her to do is help us find out where Morgan is hiding." He looks back to the girl but is talking to Katherine. "Are you willing to risk getting her involved or will you wait for another chance in the future?" Ruby states, “Katherine, Virgil Earp will do anything he has to do to protect his family. I'm positive that killing me or Jake or you or even that kid is on that list if necessary. I know you don't want us to get hurt but I think we're getting pretty close to that area now. You're right, I don't understand what it feels like. I have had to worry about anyone but myself. You're the only one who knows if you can live with this or not. Maybe we should sleep on it and decide on the morning." Kate looked down at Ginnie and shook her head. "No, there's nothing to sleep on. I can't risk any of you. I might be able to learn to live with not knowing, I couldn't live with knowing I got you killed. Tomorrow we go home. I hope you'll understand if I.... well, if I'm not.... if you don't see much of me for a while. I might need a few nights off." Kate stared down at her hands for a while, then sat down on the floor next to Tom's box and began looking through it. I haven't given up on finding the truth, I'll have to take my chances and try again later." She took her handkerchief and wiped her tears off the well-worn leather-folding frame in her hands. Ruby sat on the floor next to Kate and put her arm around her. "You know you can take all the time you need, don't worry about that. And we're here if you need us. Will you be alright with this kid here?" Kate only nodded, which Ruby took as a cue. Kate was already gone into her thoughts. "We'll meet you in the morning then. Try to get some sleep, you need it." Ruby gives Kate a hug, and a kiss on the cheek then stands. "You ready Jake?" Jake nods and they leave Katherine to her thoughts. Kate didn't stay on the floor long after Jake and Ruby left. She got herself up and got ready for bed, mechanically braiding her hair before she put on her nightgown. Tomorrow morning she would go out to Tom's grave, and then go back to Promise City. Katherine looked over at the young girl sleeping on the cot, then walked over and adjusted the blanket, making sure she was covered and warm. The bed sheets were cold when she climbed in. Kate curled herself up into a ball, wrapped her arms around the extra pillow, and waited for sleep to come. Ginnie waited until the breathing from the bed was soft and regular and she knew the woman was asleep. It's amazing how readily she had convinced them that she had been asleep during their entire conversation. Three years on the streets made her wake at a pin drop or a change in the air and know when to stay perfectly still too. It really seemed that the woman was willing to help her and it wasn't a trick. She'd have to keep an eye out for the other woman though, she already knew how Ginnie thought too well. Well, morning would come and things would change maybe actually for the better, if the Earps didn’t kill them all, so it was worth a shot... she could always run if she needed to. With that thought she snuggled tightly into the blankets and fell into the best sleep she had had for a very long time. When they get downstairs Jake says to Ruby, "We never had that drink, want to have one here and then head back to the hotel?" “Yes, let’s have a drink or two. This is such a nice hotel after all, shame to not enjoy it.” While they enjoy their drinks Ruby flirts shamelessly with Jake, until he decides it’s time to leave. They start leisurely walking back to their hotel. “I’ve been thinking,” Ruby smiles, “That you were right, about today. All week I’ve been thinking about you and I guess I was just surprised to see you and in the middle of the Earps questioning me, and trying to figure out who I was going to grab off that train. Well, I got sidetracked and didn’t tell you just how I felt. And I don’t want you to be misled or doubt how I feel. So…” Ruby stops them walking, turns to face Jake and stands close to him, taking his hands. “Gods help me, but I am crazy about you. And all week all I could think about was missing you.” She puts her hands on the back of Jake’s neck and stands closer, locking eyes with him. “Wanting to be near you, to smell you and feel you next to me.” Ruby stands on her toes and gives him a long slow kiss. “And how much I wanted you to miss me and want to be near me and feel me too.” “But what I was really thinking was how sexy you are and how all I really wanted was for you to…” Still standing on her toes, with her hands on Jake’s neck Ruby leans into him and whispers in his ear…. After she is done whispering Ruby pulls back a little from Jake. She cocks her head to one side and bites her lip, waiting for a response. His nostrils flare just a hint as he inhales sharply and the edges of his lips just show a faint trace of his trademark grin. "Of all the people I have ever met, you are the only one to leave Silver Jake Cook speechless." He takes a step forward, wrapping is arms around her waist and returning a long passionate kiss. "Suddenly," He whispers to her, "our hotel room seems miles away." His eyes glance around the street but he remembers where he is. "#%&@! Earps." He mutters under his breath. "Come with me." He keeps one arm around her as they resume their way to the hotel, but at a quicker pace. After what seems like an eternity to Jake, they make it back to their room. He locks the door, drops his coat, guns and shirt to the floor before resuming the passionate embrace he started in the street. As he kisses her neck and works his way down her shoulder, her loose strap falling away readily, he says in a very low voice, "I was wrong you know." Ruby tenses just slightly at those words but doesn't respond. He finishes, "You ARE the most desirable woman in the Americas." She relaxes again and leans into him just before he reaches around with both hands and tears the back of her dress from the neck to the waist. "That dress doesn't do you justice." He says pushing it down and picking her up with both arms around her thighs. He takes her to the bed and they don't need to talk for some time. The next morning, Ruby starts to wake as the light filters though the strange windows. She tries to get her eyes open but they are slow to respond. When she finally does get them half open she sees Jake staring back at her. The sheet is barely wrapped around them, more twisted than anything else, a reminder of the antics of the night before. A smile slowly forms on her face and she practically purrs as she leans closer to kiss Jake. “Last night was just amazing, Mr. Cook,” is all she says, kissing him again. She nestles her head between his shoulder and neck and throws her arm over him. No, she thinks, words will just not do. Kate woke with the sheets wrapped tightly around her, and the bottom sheets pulled off the corners of the bed. She must have been tossing and turning, which made sense with the disturbing dreams she'd had. She rubbed her eyes and dragged herself up. Ginnie was still curled up on the cot, so Katherine kept quiet as she dressed and fixed her hair. A trip to the cemetery was probably not something Ginnie would enjoy, but she'd been left alone long enough. If there was time perhaps they could get her some dresses. Ginnie needed breakfast first though. Katherine laid her hand on Ginnie's shoulder. "It's morning, dear, time to get up." Ginnie's eyes popped open and she physically jumped out of bed ready to fight off what ever had caught her asleep. In a second she was wide-awake and realized where she was she relaxed her fists and straightened up. Ginnie was surprised that she had actually slept, the woman had gotten up and dressed and she hadn't waken her. "I'll be ready in a minute Ma'am" with that she threw on her dress over the undershirt she had slept in, pulled on her socks and shoes in less than two minutes and braided her hair into two neat braids. "Ready Ma'am" Nervous as a witch, Kate thought to herself as Ginnie jumped out of the bed. It would take time for her to feel safe. As Ginnie dressed Kate gathered her purse and got ready to go downstairs. "Katherine or Kate will do just fine. I have some things to do this morning and you can come if you like. We'll talk about it while you eat. I never did ask, what is your last name?" She replies, "You can just call me Ginnie Ma'am. Shall we go?" Kate replies, "Well, don't be surprised then if I introduce you to people with my last name. Hopefully we won't be questioned too closely about where you came from, but if we are I will likely say you are a relation of my late husband." Downstairs in the restaurant Kate ordered tea for herself and a hearty breakfast for Ginnie. She explained that this morning she wanted to get a couple dresses for Ginnie, and then to go out to the cemetery. She offered to bring Ginnie back here before going to Tom's grave if she didn't want to go there. Ginnie replies, "No thank you Ma'am. I have two outfits, I don't need more than that. And I'm not going to accept money and things from you that I haven't earned. I appreciate the meal. We can go visit your husband now." "Kate says, as you like, dear, but I still think more than two dresses would be fine. And I think after you clean up after animals a few times you'll agree." Once the meal was over the two head out. Jake and Ruby had fallen back asleep, but for the second time that day Ruby woke up slowly. There was a lot more noise coming from the street so Ruby knew it had to be mid morning. Jake was still sleeping and his snore told her that he was deeply sleeping at that. She smiles to her, it wasn't like they had gotten much sleep the night before. She quietly untangles herself from Jake and the sheets and gets out of bed. She reaches for her dress and as she puts it back on she remembers how it was removed and the condition it was in. She puts it on anyway, then gets a spare shirt from Jake's bag and puts that on over her dress. She gives Jake a kiss then heads out the door. Ruby makes her way over to The Grand Hotel first to check on Kate. She goes up to her room and knocks, hoping Kate hadn't changed her mind about the Earps and was there. After there is no answer from the door to Kate's room Ruby uses some of her skills to get the door open. The bed hasn't been made and the box with Tom Kale's possessions is still inside the room, but neither Kate nor the girl are there. [/QUOTE]
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