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252Nancy and the Dean arrived. John met them at the airport, welcoming them with kisses and hugs. He drove them back to the estate.%u201cWhere is she?%u201d asked Nancy as soon as they got out of the car.%u201cWe had to give her a bedroom of her own. It was awkward to have her in the large collective bed,%u201d John replied. %u201cIt%u2019s the room next to ours. We had an adjoining door put in. I try to go in and sleep with her most nights.%u201dNancy raced to the room, went in, and saw her lying pale and drawn in the bed.%u201cOh, Caroline. What has happened to you my beautiful star?%u201d Nancy uttered as she went over and kissed her on the lips.Caroline managed a weak smile. %u201cHello, Nancy, I missed you.%u201d%u201cThe Dean and I are staying until we get you back to your healthy self again,%u201d Nancy said.The Dean entered with John. He kissed Caroline too and said to all, %u201cYou don%u2019t have to worry about finding the money for a replacement organ. The Convent is making millions and so is the church as my methods have been adopted by all of our convents. I%u2019ve had it forward four hundred thousand pounds to your account here. It is to invest in the work we are doing which includes keeping Caroline alive to further the cause.%u201d%u201cDo they have a replacement organ yet, John?%u201d Nancy asked.He shook his head. %u201cWe are still waiting.%u201dThe Dean turned to John. %u201cCan we have a word together outside?%u201dThey left the room. Outside the Dean said %u201cJohn, she looks and smells like a rotting corpse. If she hadn%u2019t moved or spoken, I would have thought I was looking at someone recently buried who had been dug up again.%u201d%u201cIt%u2019s even worse than you think. Come back inside. Caroline is fully aware,%u201d John replied.They went back in and John said, %u201cCaroline. The Dean wishes to see your body.%u201dChapter 9: Rotting AwayThe Undertaker