Secret Histories

shot through him Saturday night when Mr. Brussard had stepped into

the trap and given himself away. Al because of Jack, who had come upon a bad

circumstance, a broken situation, and fixed it.

What a rush … maybe like what Steve felt when he drank or popped a pil . At

least Steve’s mother was aware of that now. Hopeful y she’d get him some help.

But as for Jack … he was hooked on that feeling. If he saw a chance to do

another fix, he’d go for it.

He could hardly wait.