Ricky had been convinced that the only laws he needed to follow were the laws his 'teachers' proclaimed from their holy books.Caleb had run a check on... Ricky Bennett, after receiving the case file. The kid was only twenty-four years old, but his mental capacity was closer to a ten or twelve year old. He hadn't finished high school, and was working at a minimum wage job before he moved to Texas. His activities since moving to Texas had been shadowy, and that had been when Caleb got involved.. I stepped up and offered my hand. “Hi, I’m Ben and I understand you have memberships for discounts of some kind; can you tell me about it?” I asked. She shook my hand, firmly, smiled and said “I’m Claire, the Manager, Yes sir we do. The only computer up right now is in my office. Come around through that side gate and I’ll help you with your membership.” I followed her into her tiny office, which was barely large enough for her desk, chair and a small filing cabinet. I watched her as she went. She and Harry shared a glance as Simon looked down at the floor and shuffled his feet. "Just a slight accident caused by a simple misunderstanding." She said at last, lowering her arms and pulling the hems of her sleeves down."I see." He shook his head and sighed. "To answer your earlier musing… no one would listen if you tried to explain what really happened. It’s a play for power out there and no one is interested in the truth unless it gets them what they want. Too many things have been. ‘Hello, Kevin,’ she said, her voice soft and almost shy. ‘Leah, it’s nice to see you here!’ Kevin said, relieved to find someone he knew at the party. ‘You look great,’ he said, his eyes flickering quickly over the short woman’s navy blue dress. She really did look great. The blonde’s face, already flushed from the wine, darkened a deeper shade of red at his compliment, and she daintily tucked her shoulder length blonde hair back behind her ears. ‘Thanks,’ she said, adding, ‘I’ve been waiting.