I dragged the bodies to the main road and situating myself under a street lamp, tossed the rope over. Tying the bodies up was quick and in short order I had them trussed and hanging like deer in the garage.
Admiring my handiwork, I started walking back to the RV. Janna fell in beside me and asked, “What do you think Thorton will do when he sees those bodies?”
I thought a minute. “A sane man would cut his losses and head home. But I don’t think Thorton’s ego will let that happen.”
“So what next?” Janna wondered.
“We do what we’ve set out to do. The road we wanted is here and DC is just a state or two away.”
“What about me?” Janna seemed concerned.
“After the way you handled yourself today, you’re free to do what you want. If you want to go, I won’t stop you. If you want to come along and be part of the crew and help us save our country, I’d say you earned your place today.” I wasn’t just blowing smoke. Janna had done well, stayed cool and got the job done. Couldn’t ask for a better partner.
We walked in silence to the RV and I watched with amusement as Tommy and Duncan covered us with rifles. They must have heard the shots and wondered what had gone on. I’d tell them in a while, but they’d see the message to Thorton soon enough. I hoped he understood it as thoroughly as I meant it.
We were playing for keeps.