Chapter 39

• Shannon
• "It's okay, they wouldn't try anything when I'm around you," Vernon said when he put his hand above mine and gave me a light squeeze.
• I was a little nervous about meeting Vernon's father, and rightfully so. From Vernon's statement and what I heard from others, I knew his father might be a handful. His words didn't help either. He said they wouldn't try anything when he was around, but what if he was not? Would they try to do something if Vernon was not around? What would they do? What could I do to protect myself?