And I don't care WHAT idiotic MS Word says: an ellipsis (that's the "..." thingie) does NOT count as a word in my book!
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Consecration
“What could it hurt, John?”
“No offense, Padre, but I’m not much of a believer. Not any more.”
Jim just smiled. They’d stayed with him for a week while John learned more about the evils that hid beneath the surface of the world. The peace Jim exuded affected them all; Sammy was sleeping better, and while Dean was still silent, his eyes had regained a little sparkle. For the first time since Mary died, John felt less … stretched. He sighed.
“Go ahead.”
Jim sprinkled the hood with holy water.
“Oh Lord, bless this car and those who ride in her …”
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