In my hands was a box containing dollar bills and two travel passports with fake names and photos of me and Daryl. Beneath it was a letter addressed to me:

“Dear Elaine,

You and my boy Daryl have been such a blessing in my life, and I thank you for that. As you read this, it means you managed to escape. I am so proud of the woman you've become despite all the trials sent your way. In this box are passports for both of you, and I have made all the necessary arrangements for your travel. There is also a number written here that you can only call once...