Run For Your Life
Rick and Kelly seemed more confused than worried after reading the simple and direct note. It had not been addressed to anyone specific but made it clear that whoever read it was in immediate danger. If their lives were being threatened, the old couple did not seem to care, staying dedicated to their pursuit of the truth. Some apparently toothless threat was not going to stop them there. The mystery had to be solved, and fast.
Taking Their Lives Back
At this stage, Rick and Kelly were almost fearless. They were desperate to clear their house of all its skeletons, no matter the cost. They were tired, and their nerves were frayed. The thought of calling the police came and went from their minds numerous times throughout the entire experience, but their personal investments trumped any ordinary sense. They had reached an almost primal state of defensiveness. With age comes a strong sense of independence.