“You shouldn’t have resisted,” she said, knowing Jesse was most likely leaning against the door and able to hear her. “You were tasered because of me. I’m sorry.” She went on when he remained quiet, “I didn’t want to go with Henry when they released us, by the way. The officers forced us. I didn’t want to leave you there. That killed me, just so you know.” Her voice broke this time, and she wasn’t sure if he’d heard her last words over the running water that was taking forever to heat up since it’d most likely not been used in some time. “I’m just thankful you’re okay.” His voice was too
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