C109 Final Preparations

Cindy senses that Mary’s watching.

Deputy Hopkins looks out back and sees his niece standing at the end of the porch; and, goes out to join her. He walks up behind her; placing his hand on her shoulder. Startled; Cindy jumps and spins around.

“Sorry, Kiddo; didn’t mean to scare you.”

“That’s okay, Uncle Mike. Sorry for jumping around like that; I didn’t hear you come up behind me.”

“Hey