There was no hurry to kill them. I pulled over and got me some supper. The stupid fuck of a detective and interrupted my eating. I could not eat at home with his body lying on the floor. Not to mention all that blood. I was starving and I needed fuel to complete the job ahead of me. I hummed while I ate. I couldn’t wait to get back to Ev. I couldn’t wait to see the fire leave her eyes when I told her that her son was dead. The very thought put a smile on my face.

I was pretty sure Ev’s son was at the old lady’s house with the retarded man. I bet they would be shocked to see me. I threw my head back and laughed. I bet my old man would be proud of the brutality I had used on Ev. Maybe I was a chip off the old bastard’s block.

I reached the front door of the old lady’s house, where she lived with the retard. I turned the door knob. It turned easily. The door wasn’t even locked. I walked in quietly trying not to make any noise. The house smelled of baked cookies, it was warm and welcoming, which made me more angry. I heard water running in the direction of what must be the kitchen. I walked toward the noise and the old woman was washing dishes, as if she didn’t have a care in the world. She turned and looked at me.

Her face went white. She looked like she had seen a ghost come strolling in her kitchen. She gripped the counter to keep from losing her balance.

“What’s wrong, old woman?” I asked her. I was generally curious on why she was looking at me that way. It was disconcerting.

“You look like your father,” she said non-chalantly and dried her hands on a dishtowel, standing up taller. “Everything comes full circle. I would say that evil is hereditary but I don’t believe it. I guess, some men are just born rotten inside. Rotten to the core."

“What are you talking about?” I was perturbed. There was no way this woman knew anything about me.

She took a sip of water. “Your father’s name is Eli, am I right? You look just like him and act like him too. Did the son of a bitch die yet?”

“What the fuck are you talking about?” I was shaking my head. My father’s name was Eli. How did she know this?

She laughed. “Well, your father and grandfather attacked and raped my little sister. She died giving birth to Dug.”

I looked at the woman. She was insane. “Is Dug the retard?”

“He’s not retarded. He is gifted. He is kind. He more than likely is your half-brother.” Her hands were trembling but I don’t think it’s fear. I think she’s remembering the past.

I took a step toward her. She didn’t flinch. She didn’t seem frightened of me in the least.  “My father was a mean son of a bitch. There is no way that man is my brother.”

She sipped her water again. “Yes, there’s a chance. A big chance, I’m afraid.”

I was floored. I sat down in the chair at the kitchen table trying to compose myself. “How do you know Ev?” I asked her softly.

“She is a good friend. Did you rape her? Are you a rapist just like your daddy?” 

She was trying to make me angry. I smiled. “I didn’t rape her. She enjoyed it.”

“I sincerely doubt it. What happened to the detective?”

I smirked at her. “I stabbed him.”

“I see.” She sat across from me at the table. “I guess you’ve come here to kill me and the boys.”

I laughed. “You are a smart old bitch, aren’t you?”

“I’ve been around awhile.” she said. "I’ve seen a great deal of cruelty in this world, but I’ve seen a great many good things, as well. Ev and Donnie are good people. Not perfect people, but good. Dug is the very best of the good in the world. He took after my sister. He certainly didn’t take after your father or uncle."

I looked around. “Where are the ‘boys’? I don’t see them around here.”

She shook her head. “They are gone. I sent them out. Dug knew you were coming. Just like he knew you had Ev.”

“I don’t understand that shit.” I was shaking my head back and forth. "Mumbo Jumbo bullshit."

“He’s gifted. Where as you are a monster…he is kind and good and…was blessed with a gift.” The old woman sighed loudly as if she were exhausted and tired of my idiocy.

I got up and pulled the knife out from behind me. I walked toward her ready to saw her fucking head off when the front door flew open and Ev flew in, a beast of fury to be reckoned with.

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