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touch.” He held up his wallet, then put it in his pocket. “Right now, let’s get you safe inside.” At the door, she unzipped a side pocket of her bag, pulled out a key, and let them into the foyer. “Thank you, Frederick. For everything.” “You’re welcome.” He didn’t move. Neither of them spoke. Blue felt like she was in high school again. Frederick had walked her to the door, and now they stood facing each other, in an awkward moment, as though he was waiting for a goodnight kiss. For a moment she had the impulse to take his hand, pull him to her, and look up, waiting – like in the old movies. “Let’s be sure your friend is here,” he said, nodding to the panel of buttons. “Yes, of course.” She pressed five-twelve. “You there, hon?” Denise’s voice crackled through the speaker. “I’m here. I’m okay.” “Thank God. Come on up.” The button blinked, buzzed, and the door lock clicked. Blue pulled the door open, held it. “Frederick, how can I ever thank you? You’ve been an angel.” “It’s what I do best,” he said. “You’re safe now, Blue. And we’ve got your back.”
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