Chapter 36

And that confession is as much as the experience was worth.

I can’t say I’d consented ... I can’t say I didn’t. I just don’t know. The toxicology screen at the hospital mentioned Rohypnol. There is a man in jail ... but I just don’t know. I am going to make a lousy witness.

I expect the facial bruising will fade. The broken arm is predicted to set straight.

It is expected the cigarette burns will heal.

I guess I’m pretty lucky to be alive.

However ... Daddy is pissed.

I am never going to be free of bodyguards and I’ll never drive myself again. Two billions is too much money to leave to chance.

The University is discussing ‘learning remotely.’ I am a hazard to ‘others’ on campus ... they said that. A hazard to others ... what about me?

I have a door guard at the hospital. Daddy slipped me a 357 magnum derringer ... just in case. Two shots. Big whoop. Who ever had better be close. If I look down the barrel I can see the bullets.

Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln ... how was the play?

On my own hook I asked for and got several pillows. Sleeping on the floor is uncomfortable ... but I’m alive.

He got bail. How important was he? Who was this guy? Dead ... that’s who.

Now it’s me in trouble. I woke up the whole floor.

I see your lips move.

Man ... that was loud.

My ears hurt.

Why are they moving me? I’m not in danger ... now.