C41 Chapter 41 Be safe my friend

"He...he said what?" Doris felt as if the world around her had slightly shifted as her focus grew a little fuzzy. The dress she was wearing was much too hot for her to handle this news. "Mr. Carson said you can't leave unless I return?"

Beth nodded, her eyes glassy with unshed tears. "He just told me when I came here to say goodbye."

Doris squeezed Beth's hands as she talked