Ana called a movers company to help us. Early afternoon three young and muscled guys came in a big truck and quickly began to load all our stuff.They ...were two huge black guys and a Latino type one.We moved things for about two hours into our new home until almost everything was in. All of us guys sat on the couch in the living room as Anita finished unpacking some small things in the kitchen. We talked for a while when Ana walked in and asked me if I could run to a hardware store quick and pick. I picked out a pair of smart fawn slacks and a white shirt and no tie. A smart dark navy blazer completed my dress so I returned to the kitchen and saw Mum sitting at the table looking relaxed and beautiful.“Did you get us a table?” I asked.“Yes, Tom, and the taxi will be here in soon.”“You didn’t have a meal ready for me when I came home so tonight I’m taking you to the restaurant and maybe to a club afterwards. You haven’t had a night out for two years so tonight you can just enjoy yourself.. After he checked his wallet he had her bring whatever was there.Sitting across from Greg on the worn out diner Seth felt overwhelmed. The dope gave the jam session a depth and significance out of proportion to the garage-band reality of their play. It had been way cooler than the drunk out at Evan's farm. An affectionate glow surrounded his memories of Mat and Alex. Seth looked across the wasteland of half eaten dishes and felt a strong connection to Greg. He thought about the contest at the. I intended that they stay there, at least until I had control of the base.To my pleasant surprise the Quartermasters was open. I hadn’t expected it based on what the others had told me, and what I’d seen of Winslow’s operation. The stores were actually inside a chain-linked enclosure that could only be accessed by going through a container that served as the stores office. The stores themselves were in a number of containers parked in the enclosure directly behind the office. One of the.