Tara had fallen asleep, Cory didn't wake her even though it was the evening now. Daniel did not return yet. He heard whining sounds from the car and saw that Tara was having another severe nightmare. He went to wake her up but ended up being slapped and kicked in the face. Cory grabbed a half empty bottle of water and poured it on her.
Tara opened her eyes and took very fast breaths. She shook as she lifted up, what appeared to be a part of a red and green sweater. Cory's jaw dropped at the object in his girlfriend's hand.
"Did I just take a part of his sweater?" she whispered.
"I think you did-"
They both turned as they heard screaming. Cory helped Tara out of the SUV and they slowly made their way to the house to see if Daniel was still there. Cory knocked on the screen door and the man from behind the counter opened it.
"What are you doing here?" he asked.
"Our friend Daniel came here a while ago and he hasn't come back yet," Cory said.
"Maybe Baby's seen him," he turned and went inside. "You kids come wait inside, looks like its gonna rain soon."
Cory and Tara followed him in and waited in the hall while he went looking for Baby. It was very quiet in the house, it seemed like there wasn't anyone there. The man returned holding Baby by the arm.
"Now tell them where Daniel went, I have to go help Bubba," the man said and left the hall.
Baby stared at them looking a bit angered. "Daniel came here to get spare tires, right?"
"Yes," Cory said.
"He went with my brother to a store," she grinned. "You guys wanna stay for dinner?"
"Ah, I think we-"
"Please? We don't usually have company here."
"Alright, we can stay for dinner. Right, Cory?" Tara said.
"Sure, why not," he agreed.
Baby led them into the dining room sat down with them around the table. "So, what are you guys doin' 'round here?"
"Visiting some of my family," Cory told her.
Tara looked around the walls, decorated with animal skulls and bones. A shiver went down her back and she moved closer to Cory. He held her hand, this place frightened him too.