When nick left Joe's apartment Joe was still in a fluster. Nick had thrown so much on him that he could not even think strait. He needed a beer. As he got up to go into the kitchen he felt a little dizzy. As he walked into the kitchen to get a beer he felt better. He took out the new fresh six pack. As he drank the first in about twenty seconds he started on the second. He was still confused wanting to ask questions but who would answer him. He was worried about nick. He should have walked him home. As he finished his second beer he started on the third. He still couldn't in fact he wouldn't believe what nick had told him. He was astonished of all that nick had told him. Could it be true. Nick had told him that he thought someone had tried to kill him last night but who in the hell would want to kill nick. Nick had also said he had woke up in the tunnel we had played there as kids in fact as fair as I new nick would still go there to get away from it all. Would he have really went there to get away from a killer. He started on his third beer. If there was a killer out there than nick was a sitting duck. With being blind he was defenseless. I should have never let him leave my apartment. Should have never walk out of my door at least he would be a little safer here. The killer would never know were to look. At least no know for some time. He would have to look back years and years and even then he would have to very good. Also he would have to be damn lucky damn lucky and even then. On to his fourth beer. He thought should I go over there and make sure he's okay but then if I bring him back here there might be someone following and then his cover would be blown and then I two might be in danger. Surly the killer would want to lay low for a while before he started again. Then again he could have bugged the house or the phone lines I could be in grave danger two. He couldn't have known were nick have lived but he might have been following nick around for days or even weeks or. Oh my god we could all be in trouble. All of nicks friends. I had to go see if nick was all right and then me and nick had to get the hell out of here tonight. Are other friends would have to be let in when the time is right letting them know anything could put there lives in danger. Not letting them in on any of it could possibly put them in danger but I would just have to take my chances on that. I wanted no time I quickly drink the last two beers. As I get in the car I realize I am way over the drinking limit so I decided taking the long way around on the side streets would save me time in the long run. I start heading south and making my loop around. As I near nicks house. It is late almost nine as I get a block from his house I decided it would be safest to park as fair away as possible. At a half a block away from his drive I pull over to the curb. Without wasting anytime I slip in the back door. As I did I alerted Yankee laying in the middle of the living room rug as he growls I assure him that its alright and that its only me. Then he welcomes me with lots of loving kisses. I make my way up the stairs trying to be careful since nick cant see I wouldn't want him to be alerted for he might mistake me for the killer. When I walk into the bedroom he wakes up I tell him that its just me. he is surprised to hear that I'm here I tell him that we need to leave right away he knows what its all about and asked for help packing his suit case. When he asked that I realize that in all the rush I had forgotten to pack. I help him pack describing each peace of clothing to him since he cant see as I help him out side I grab a bag of dog food and Yankees lease as we walk down the street with Yankee right on are heels I make sure to tell nick when were there I quickly put the dog food and suitcase In the back. I was going to have nick drive but then I remembered that he was blind. I helped hi into the passenger seat as I get behind the wheel and start the car I forgot to load in Yankee with the car idling I get out and open the door for Yankee with every thing in I go the same way I came. As I needed to swing by my house and pack my bag really quick. As I come near my hose I see that the lights inside are burning bright. I am forgetful at times but this time I had been very sure to turn off every light for I knew that might not return for some time. Ill just have to forget the suitcase I drive on by with out slowing down and turn down the next street and head out of town. I don't bother to alert nick as he has fallen back asleep so I let he sleep as I drive out of town.
