Why did Alice decide to stay with Florence?

Alice was worried about the cryptic message Randy Bragg had received from his brother. Initially, she refused Florence's offer to stay with her.... and then she changed her mind. Company and Fort Repose sounded pretty good to her.

She picked up the telephone and called Florence. She would come out for the weekend, or even longer, if Florence was agreeable. When she set down the phone Alice felt steadier. If it came soon, she would have a friendly hand to hold. She would not be alone.