07 – The new plan

Zoey struggles to talk and with a timid, crying voice, she answers: "Chloe, Quinn sped off with our car and left us alone on the farm! We had a hell of an argument and I again threatened to divorce him and he became ballistic. He hit me with his fist as if I was a punching bag!” She gives a few sad sobs before she struggles on. "Lyle tried to intervene and protect me but Quinn slapped him and tossed him aside like a bag of potatoes. Then he stormed out of the house, got in the car and raced away.” "Oh no, how is Lyle? Is he injured badly?” "He is okay, Chloe. I think wrestling and judo trained him to fall without hurting himself.” "Are you okay? You told me Quinn hit you with his fists.” "I’m all right. I put ice on my face to try and curb the swelling, but I’m not going to look nice tomorrow.” "Goodness Zoey. I am going to get into the Cooper right now. I’ll be there in a jiffy.” Chloe finds Zoey, Lyle and Ronnie in front of the TV. It’s almost lunchtime. Ronnie got rid of most