Brody

A Decade Earlier



I try to figure out how everything went down the crap shoot so fast. One minute Lindsey's avoiding me and the next she tries to burn Charlie alive. I had never seen her so unhinged.

"Fisher." I start standing in line for the bathroom before the lights go out.

"Yeah, man?"  he asks side eyeing me.

"Did you tell Linds about Charlotte and me?"

His head snaps at me and he looks surprised.

"You have no idea, do you?" he asks.

Before I can respond it is my turn to use the bathroom.

When I get back, he has already gone but Charlie's waiting for me with puffy eyes.

"What's wrong?" I asked gently pulling her behind a tree.

"Your sister came to see me. To tell me to leave you alone. She fucking threatened me Brody!" she shouts in a whisper.

My brows wrinkle.

"That is crazy. I am sure you misunderstood. Lindsey's her best friend."

"she left a dead squirrel with its entrails hanging out in my tent. What is to misunderstand?" she asks, stepping away from me.

"she would not do that. I do not believe you." I state backing away and shaking my head.

She lets out a self-deprecating laugh and walks towards her tent.

When I get back to my tent Fishers fast asleep. I sigh and zip up behind me before laying down. Knowing I will not sleep with all that is on my mind.

I toss and turn until I finally start to drift off. Right before a blood curdling scream rips through the night.

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