The power washer.

Brandt was incredibly stupid.

Punishment. The water spray meant pain and humiliation. Images of Carolynn holding the spray flashed through her mind; her fight to remain standing, icy water hitting her arms and legs, and tears. Tears caused by her mother's hatred. And finally escape. She looked around backing away from the sound. More thoughts flooded her brain, his blood, the taste, her need. They continued; his smile, his voice, food, his food offered ...