David went to visit Ashley in the Santa Clara County Jail. “Good morning, Ashley.”
“Good morning.” She looked even paler than usual. Father was here this morning.
He told me that you’re going to get me out of here.” I wish I were that optimistic, David thought.
He said carefully, “I’m going to do everything I can, Ashley. The trouble is that not many people are familiar with the problem you have.
We’re going to let them know about it. We’re going to get the finest doctors in the world to come here and testify for you.”
“It scares me,” Ashley whispered. “What does?” “It’s as though two different people are living inside me, and I don’t even know them.”
Her voice was trembling.They can take over anytime they want to, and I have no control over them. I’m so frightened.
Her eyes filled with tears. David said quietly,They’re not people, Ashley. They’re in your mind. They’re part of you.
And with the proper treatment, you’re going to be well.
When David got home that evening, Sandra gave him a hug and said, “Did I ever tell you how proud I am of you?”
Because I’m out of a job?David asked. “That, too. By the way, Mr. Crowther called. The real estate broker.
He said the papers are ready to sign. They want the down payment of sixty thousand dollars.
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