Bridie and Rayn made an attempt to finish the work on Lucy’s bedroom, but somehow the heart had gone out of it. They sorted out beds, with Amelia and her mother ‘quarantined’ in the living room. Bridie decided to go home to sleep that night. She said it was to take care of the animals, but was heard to mutter about a ‘health hazard’ and ‘Amelia’s room’ in the same breath. She also mentioned Antonio, but nobody said anything about that. After Bridie had showered Lucy and herself, she settled Lucy down. Rayn helped Amelia and despite her inhibitions they were in the shower a long time, as if trying to wash away the pervasive aura of death. After a light supper they turned in for the night. The morning brought some considerable improvement in Amelia, but she was tired after a disturbed sleep. She explained to Rayn that it was alien to her to sleep on her back and couldn’t get comfortable without moving. She stayed where she was and Rayn switched into top gear, getting Lucy up and dressed and then served up large breakfasts all round.
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