“You’re the best…” CHAPTER NINE “Will you shut that kid up?” Dumber yelled at them from the front seat. “He’s making me crazy.” “He’s scared, that’s all.” Gracie held Keaton tighter, but he continued to wail. “He’ll be more than scared in a minute.” Gemma leaned forward. “My, that’s really brave, threatening a baby like that. Your mother must be so proud.” “Keep your mouth shut, lady.” Augusta leaned closer to Gemma. “Stop pissing them off.” “Sorry. I guess I’m not in a real good mood, what with being taken hostage twice in less than twenty-four hours.” Gracie said, “Twice? What happened yesterday?” “What didn’t happen yesterday is a better question.” Gracie’s face crumbled. “This is my fault. I got you in trouble and worse, I got my son in trouble too. I’ll never forgive myself.” Augusta put her hand on Gracie’s arm. “We all make mistakes. Granted, this is a big one. But you’ll have your whole life to rectify it.”
