“Calypso.” I choked on the ice at the sound of my real name and dropped the large cup onto my lap, spilling small crystals of ice everywhere. My mouth hung open as I looked back to see Earl leaning against the white wall toward the foot of my bed. His demeanor was completely different. Suave confidence replaced the shakiness and feeble nature, and his voice had a familiar smooth tempo. “What did you say?” I asked, shaken. “You didn’t think I’d just leave you to this enterprise all alone, did you?” Earl asked as he smoothly pushed off the wall and took a lazy step toward me. He was like a man
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