Because of traffic, it took us thirty minutes to reach Mama Credence's house from the hospital. I was so glad that we made it before lunch. Bram said he would meet us here. Mama Credence told me that we would wait for Bram so we could eat lunch together. She brought me to the room where she gave me the ruby headpiece.

I was nervous all of a sudden. She only took me here if she wanted to discuss very important things with me. I was wondering what I did wrong this time. I watched Mama Credence lock the door then she sat on the sofa where she sat before....