Page 47 of Preying Game

“Yeah, well I couldn’t have done it if you hadn’t given me a lot of pointers.”

“But you’re the one who did the heavy lifting.”

Jonah nodded and turned to Alice. “This is Grant Bradley. He did something similar when his wife, Jen, was being held captive.”

“But not across any years,” Grant pointed out.

Jonah went on with the introductions—to Grant’s twin brother Mack. And their wives, Jen and Rachel.

“How are you doing?” Mack’s wife, Rachel, asked, and Alice sensed it wasn’t a casual question.

“Okay,” she answered. “Well, maybe stunned is a better way to put it.”

“You’ll settle in,” Rachel said. She cleared her throat. “I’m a physician. Jonah has kept us informed about what was going on with you. Now that you’re here, I’d like to give you a quick physical.”

Alice nodded, looking at the small crowd again. “I’m so grateful to be here.”

“It will take some adjustment,” Frank Decorah said. “Modern life has its advantages—and downsides.”

“Jonah was telling me some things.”

“We’re all here to help you.”

Rachel put a hand on her arm. “We should do the exam—so I can clear you for normal activity.”

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