"Does anything hurt?" The EMT, who was checking Maisie and Feya out near the Cabanas beach, grasped her hip.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxx1oLfejIB
Maisie shook her head and shuffled on the gurney she and Feya shared. "No. We're fine, ma'am."142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSNmnT5BjlV
"More than fine." Feya rested her head on Maisie's shoulder. "I'm sorry; this was my fault. I think we could both use a nap on one of the hammocks." Her eyes rolled over to them. They were in front of the cabanas on the beach's white sand.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTI3kaJGP5S
The EMT closed her medical box. "Well, the most important thing is that you two and your little dog, Feya, are safe."142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPBvX5KvUA2
"Yeah." Feya hugged Daisy.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzijIn1fX8G
Maisie peered past the EMT at Lago Dorado. She wished she and Feya would see Melody again. She finally proved herself to Maisie, and she believed her. There really was a spirit at Coronado, one whom her family and the CP mistreated... because she was queer.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnsTw8Vqshh
Maisie tightened her towel around her. Her fists turned white, but she forced a smile.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQtjxTlMd8y
"The police will finish getting your guys' information," the EMT said, standing, "and then we'll let you go."142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGij4QrKLOh
"Thank you," Maisie said. The sooner she and Feya were released, the sooner they could see Melody. She also needed to ping her grief counselor.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ3Z6iufQXg
After writing everything up, the officer sent Maisie and Feya to the Tower. A witness found their phones on the bridge and turned them in to the Concierge.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp8iu4BunIS
"Here you go." The Cast Member behind one of the lobby's reception desks handed Maisie and Feya their phones.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJeJLYyH15j
"Thank you." Maisie appeared slightly embarrassed. "There's also, um, one more thing. We lost our room keys when we jumped into the lake."142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBqWUIfmaa5
"Oh, so it was you two?" The Cast Member moved to her computer.142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMyi4cuy1XN
"Shh, shh!" Maisie begged, holding out her hands. "Don't tell anyone. We're not trying to become celebrities here."142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3kH7Cnfxna
"Don't worry. I won't. But what you two did was crazy! Legend has it that the Veracruz Ghost is in Lago Dorado when she's not in Veracruz. That's where she died."142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ81fJlrtlZQ
Maisie tried not to grin. "Do you believe in her—the Veracruz Ghost?"142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp6n27fxdni
The Cast Member typed into her computer. "I don't do the supernatural, but that doesn't mean I don't believe."142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRvkoTFtcw4
Maisie opened her mouth, but Feya beat her. "Could you tell us more about her? The-The ghost?"142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdnwsS1YeN8
"I don't know much," explained the Cast Member. She slid two new room keys to them. "But what I do know is that she once worked here. I don't know where, though. Legend says she sometimes hangs out in Veracruz's bathroom or the windows. People have claimed to see flashes of something in them. Hey!" She beamed. "If you're curious, there will be a Veracruz Ghost talk tonight at 9:00 just outside the Tower on the lawn."142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa3DLsmDtNq
"Really?" Maisie glanced at Feya and pulled her close. "Thanks, ma'am. We'll be there." She and Feya picked up their room keys and left the reception desk. Maisie dragged Feya into a corner, where it wasn't as busy, and said, "This is our chance, Fey."142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHy5PMqXFE3
"Our chance?" Feya slightly glared. "May, I know what you're thinking, but we must ask Melody before we do anything. She may not want to expose herself."142Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPZZGVjtUjK
"Well..." Maisie chuckled eerily and jokingly. "Then I think you know where you and I must go."
