betterthanvoldy commented on blueridgemod's post in blueridgeschool:

Gemma watched as Charlie's distrust melted away. Gemma let her words linger in the silence between them for a few minutes before nodding. "It's a deal," she said smiling. She was quite pleased with herself, it had been a lot easier than she expected it to be. She extended her hand for a shake. There would be no turning back after that, it was as good as contract.

"Come with me," she said turning toward the woods. "There's something we have to take care of first. It may cause slight discomfort but in the end, if you want your family safe, if you want Alex safe..." she let that settle between them before finishing. "What's a little discomfort for that security right?"