"And it's a chance we've got t'take." They knew that. Take the risk. And it'd be worth it. Even if Jem didn't back off, they'd have put him in his place.

"And if he tries anything again..." Nancy reached under her multitude of skirts, pulling them up about her knees, revealing her stockings and boots. She reached into her boot and pulled out a small knife- closer to a dagger. Wordlessly, she handed it to Jackie. It was hers now. She needed it more than Nancy did.