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Chapter 50

Mary just smiled again and waved a dismissive hand in his direction as she made her way out the door.

“I don’t know how to thank you,” Todd began apologizing again.

Sam stood, walked to the dresser and pulled out a clean shirt. “No thanks needed,” he said, putting the shirt on. “I couldn’t let that scum treat you like that. Who is he anyway?”

Todd looked away from Sam. “He’s new. Started day before yesterday on the logging team.” Todd shuddered. “I don’t know what he’ll do when he sees me again. He’s got a mean streak.”

“Well, you just relax and don’t worry. You stay with me tonight. We’ll take care of things tomorrow.”

Todd looked back at Sam, relief on his face. He stood up and took a step toward him. He wrapped his arms around the taller man’s waist and laid his head on his chest. Sam returned the embrace, being careful of the injuries to Todd’s body.

He stroked Todd’s hair and said, “It’s gonna be all right. You rest here. I’ll be back soon.”