Ranger
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The bolt held.
He tried it again.
Harder.
Then he said, "'Becca, I know you're in there.
Please open the door.'
I said, "'I've radioed the sheriff.
They're coming.
You need to leave.'
I hadn't radioed the sheriff.
Not that night.'
I'd told Russ about the earlier visit and he'd said he'd try to get a chopper in the morning, but I wanted Mark to think I had backup close and I didn't want him to know I was alone and on my own until morning.
He was quiet for a second, then he laughed.
A small friendly laugh.
He said, no you haven't, your radio check isn't until 8.
He knew my schedule.
He'd asked me about it every single visit.
He'd verified it.
He said, Becca, open the door.
I promise I'm not going to hurt you.
I just want to talk.