Bert was confused. If this was not a dream, as his cousin's slap told it was not, then he was living the same day over again! Bobby was still a danger to Rose, because he was a stupid, violent man you would shoot at her or hit her, at the slightest provocation. He had to warn her, but did not want to get into a fight with Bobby again. The answer came to him.

He crossed over to his cousin, who said "Go after her stupid." He instead took his cousin's hand and walked out into the night air. If Bobby followed them and saw him talking Rose, he would not think that he was hitting on her, since he would have his own date with him.

Outside Sally and Bert approached the red headed girl together. He spoke up, putting on one hand in reassurance. "Hi, I am Bert and this is my cousin Sally. Now this is going to sound crazy, but I believe that you are in some danger. That guy Bobby you have been dating is capable of committing murder. You have to get away from him..'