"Does anything hurt?" The EMT, who was checking Maisie and Feya out near the Cabanas beach, grasped her hip.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMqdLy6rGlh
Maisie shook her head and shuffled on the gurney she and Feya shared. "No. We're fine, ma'am."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRFdRif7PbW
"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.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoI3nxAyktV
The EMT closed her medical box. "Well, the most important thing is that you two and your little dog, Feya, are safe."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP3HYXjNh5V
"Yeah." Feya hugged Daisy.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHKl1DxSmud
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.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4CbGLTP6Oq
Maisie tightened her towel around her. Her fists turned white, but she forced a smile.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhz3YrwWcpK
"The police will finish getting your guys' information," the EMT said, standing, "and then we'll let you go."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwfhT935dFo
"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.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdy1vx5pE7M
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.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOeHN0MpmLW
"Here you go." The Cast Member behind one of the lobby's reception desks handed Maisie and Feya their phones.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiRklr6JybF
"Thank you." Maisie appeared slightly embarrassed. "There's also, um, one more thing. We lost our room keys when we jumped into the lake."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtjPQi6frCz
"Oh, so it was you two?" The Cast Member moved to her computer.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOEEPL2lscQ
"Shh, shh!" Maisie begged, holding out her hands. "Don't tell anyone. We're not trying to become celebrities here."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡANzvaKOQwT
"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."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡodQBcpYZpD
Maisie tried not to grin. "Do you believe in her—the Veracruz Ghost?"100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsyDEgb5bFs
The Cast Member typed into her computer. "I don't do the supernatural, but that doesn't mean I don't believe."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOYoE8UwaRT
Maisie opened her mouth, but Feya beat her. "Could you tell us more about her? The-The ghost?"100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYp62zUbgpV
"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."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmegDpsdp1Q
"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."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡopB2xET681
"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."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxjQqKg4CLm
"Well..." Maisie chuckled eerily and jokingly. "Then I think you know where you and I must go."
