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Gretchen reached her hand out to grab the pipe.

But just as the tips of her fingers brushed against it, a spark zapped her and sent her flying back onto the floor with a thud.

Shocked silence descended upon the room, everyone trying to comprehend what had just happened.

Gretchen had dropped the pliers somewhere along her flight and lay still against the tub. She held her injured hand close to her body, shaking and remaining dulled and speechless.

“Gretchen?” Colm dropped to his knees, grabbing her hand. He looked up at her pained expression, eyes tightly sealed. “Goldie, look at me.”

He reached for her face with his free hand, shaking her cheek to get her attention. He needed to know if she could comprehend what happened. Her eyes opened but looked so stunned, he didn’t think she did.

Which could only mean this shouldn’t have happened.