Luther and Betty told the cops everything, except the fact that they really know Todd. Betty went to the police station to look at some mugshots and Luther went to work. He still worked in Chicago. He made the long drive, like he did all week, since they moved there. On the way, he worried about Betty. She would be alright for now, while she was still with the cops, but what about when she came home? Luther made up his mind to find another job. He had to get one closer to home. Maybe even figure out a way to work at home. He didn't want to ever leave Betty alone again. If those thugs came back and killed her, he would never forgive himself.
   When he arrived at work, he gave his notice to quit, if you can call it that. He walked up to his boss and said "I quit. Today is my last day. I moved to Wisconsin and I'm out of here."
   His boss was shocked and didn't want to lose him. "Awe, come on Luther, we need you." But Luther just shrugged and walked away. "Maybe I can find some work for you to do at home. You'd only have to come in once a week. Would that work for you?"
   Luther turned around smiling. "That would be great! I really don't want to quit, but once a week? I could handle that. Thanks John. You're a good man to work for."
   He finished the day, got his assignments for the week and walked to his car. There was Todd sitting in the parking lot, right next to his car.
   "Todd! Am I glad to see you. You started all kinds of trouble, man. Some thugs came to my house last night. They were looking for you. I tried to tell them I didn't know you, but they didn't believe me. They were going to kill me, but I jumped out the window and called the cops. The cops were looking for you too. I didn't tell them that I know you, so they should be off our back. But I'm really worried about Betty. I don't know what to do."
   Todd looked worried. "I'm really sorry to bring all this on you guys. I can't imagine who they are. I must have messed with the wrong guy, somewhere down the line."
   "I'm afraid to go home Todd. They're gonna come back, I just know it. They said they would. And next time they will kill me for sure." Luther looked worried too. "I think I'm just going to stay in my old apartment for a while. I still have another week there, if I want. I paid my rent through the end of the month."
   "Yeah. Why don't you. Go get Betty and you guys stay there as long as you can. I will see what I can do about these so-called thugs." Todd had an evil look in his eyes now.
   "What can you do?" Luther asked. "These guys carry guns. They're cold-blooded killers."
   Todd smiled the smile of a killer too. "I'll get them. Somehow, I will, I just know it. I have to. I can't let you guys take all this heat."
   Luther was concerned for Todd now. "You can't take these guys, Todd. Don't even try. I got the police working on it. They'll take care of it. Just give them some time."
   Todd was thinking hard. "They must have connections with the Chicago Police. How else could they know who I am, or where I live? It must be those two I got caught for. But, maybe not. They probably know about some of the others by now. Maybe it was those dope dealers. They probably have those kind of connections."
   Luther broke in. "I don't know, but you better be careful. That's all I can say. Maybe you better start packing a gun."
   "No." Todd said. "I don't like guns. They're too loud. I can't afford to bring any more attention my way. You, on the other hand, you should carry one. You're just a guy trying to protect himself and his wife. They would let you go for carrying a gun. Especially in Wisconsin. Everybody has one, up there. But I'm already in too much trouble. I don't want more. I'm in Chicago too much. They don't let you have one here. I'll have to get by without one."
   "Well, good luck. I hope you make it." Luther said and stuck out a hand.
   Todd shook it. "Thanks. You too. Don't go back there for a while and in the mean time, I will try to find these clowns. Or at least figure out who they are."