” We all started laughing again.“I haven’t spent any quality time with my little brother in a long time either,” Rachel said. “I gave him a ...certificate for a movie of his choice for Christmas and we still haven’t gone.”“I should do something special with Pey, too,” I said. “She was so scared during the thunderstorm last weekend that she came and crawled in bed with me. I see Em at school and in the car almost every day, but I don’t spend enough time with Pey.”“Probably a good idea all the way. ”Jessie spun about and was about to head off in the opposite direction when her mother cut in with, “Oh, nonsense child! What mother hasn’t seen an untidy room before.”And before Jessie could protest Glenda Harper had bustled into the ‘messy dorm room’ to find it anything but! In fact it looked remarkably clean for a room used mostly by teenagers. What did greet Glenda’s eyes, however, was not the sight of any untidiness but the sight of a naked Troy Pearson with his back hard up against one of. This is our computer expert, Werner. I believe everything is ready for you. Do you need coffee?”“I’d appreciate a cup,” I replied. “And I apologize again for being a bit late. I had to change my flight arrangements.”“No worries. I’ll leave you with Werner and have coffee brought to you.”“Thank you,” I replied.He left the room and I sat down at the conference table with Werner.“Did you study German in school?” he asked.“Yes, but only two years - one in High School and one at university. And that. I’d rather not see him at all.”“That’s very interesting, Ellie, because I know the owner too, and he’s a very good friend. I’ll handle him if he gives you any trouble. Just behave yourself and don’t start any trouble.” She looks unhappy when she nods her agreement.When we walk in I see Rats in the middle of the restaurant, one of the staff spots us and tells him. He turns and smiles when he sees me, and then his face loses all expression when he looks over my group. I hear Ellie gulp and Mandy.