"Just remember, we hold all the cards now. They don't know it yet, but both she and her father will soon get what's coming to them."

I nodded and smiled, wanting to be strong. It was one thing to feel safe and secure at home, but it was different trying to maintain the upper hand when you felt out of your element. I was going to be on Rosemary's turf and she would have the home-field advantage. She had a way of making me feel like I was a kid playing dress-up.

After a few more encouraging words ...