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11

I don't even know what to think or say right now.

Kirstie is fucking getting out and now I have to up and move my family to a safe house in the middle of god knows where with Mitch and Ester for GIF knows how long.

I wish I never answered the door that day when Mitch knocked on it.

"Scott, are you okay?" Esther asks concerned.

"I'm just trying to process this all at the moment. I'm sorry. Can you help me get the boys together?" I ask bringing my attention to them.

Esther nods and starts to pack up their toy bags.

"I hope you guys have stuff prepared in your cars because I don't think it'll be safe to go back to either one of your houses for the foreseeable future." Esther says as she places the bags by the front door.

"I have 2 duffel bags packed in case of emergencies like this." Mitch says without skipping a beat.

Then they both turn their heads toward me.

I sigh.

"Ya know after that trial all those years ago and I started a family, I didn't think I needed to have such bags packed. All I have is a spare change of clothes for each in a small bag in my SUV aside from their toy bags. I have to go back to my house." I explain frustrated but starting to panic.

Esther looks at Mitch and he walks over to the boys.

"Come on, boys. We're gonna get in Uncle Mitch's car and drive to Auntie Esther's vacation home for a surprise trip!" He says.

Justin and Austin both shout for joy as they follow Mitch out of the room so Esther can talk to me alone.

"Scott, I know you didn't see any of this happening but I'm here to help you and your boys now stay safe. If I let you go back to that house, you have to wait here for the security guard I have in case something happens." She explains.

I stay silent and just look at her as she speaks trying to drown out my bad thoughts to her words.

"Please trust that me and Mitch with keep you and your boys safe. I know this time it's harder because you created a life after hell. But we're here to protect your heaven on earth you created. Please, Scott?" She pleads.

I sigh loudly and hand her my phone.

"Put the number of the security guard, you and Mitch in my phone before you leave this room. And when I get back to you guys, you better be where this folder says you guys are." I say.

Esther nods her head as she hands me back my phone with a small smile.

"I texted him from your phone. He'll be here in 30 minutes. See you at the safe house, big guy." She says as she pats my shoulder leaving the room.

I guess it's time to activate survival instincts again.