Nicky had finally gotten off easy bay; she parked the vehicle at a safe distance to avoid being traced. She walked down the street and the vision of the night she had escaped from the hospital and was drenched in the rain hit her and she felt sorry for Mrs Helen and the ways she had treated her, she knew she had caused her to leave her house to seek refuge elsewhere. 

The street was dead silent, she wondered if all the occupants had also left as no noise could be heard. The dogs enjoyed their nap. She left Mrs Helen's apartment and headed for Allen's street. The street was...