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Authors: Stephen Solomita

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“How can you say that after all these years?” Mary’s lips curled into a stubborn pout. “And why won’t you help me?”

The taller of the two men lifted his jacket and yanked at the small automatic tucked behind his waistband an instant before the second man did the same. Josie put her hands on her hips, lifted her chin proudly. She held the pose for a few seconds, then, without warning, slammed her palms into her daughter’s chest, knocking Mary to the ground.

“This ain’t for you,” she said.

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