Most of the people decided to go for a sail. "It would be a shame to let this beautiful sailboat just sit at the dock. " The neighbors had dropped by ...and they wanted to go for a sail too. I was little sunburn so I had to pass. They asked me to watch Luka their chocolate lab while they went sailing. I always loved dogs; it would be no problem and away they all went. The few of us that remained behind refilled our drinks and had a great old time until Sally threw a Frisbee in the pool. Luka took. It took the doctor an hour and a half probing Chazzy's face and asking innumerable questions before he said what he thought a surgeon would have to contend with."The first move would be to have your teeth removed and dentures installed. Your upper and lower jaws align okay, but when your cheek bones stopped developing, the top ones tended to tip out. They could be straightened, but that would take two years or more. There should be no other work done until they are straight. I assume you. There was no way that I could pay that much for the sort of protection that they offered." Why didn't the authorities protect you? Surely, you were not the only merchant to receive extortion threats!" Ha! You are as much a stranger as your clothing attests! The authorities were receiving a portion of Jasphat's income to allow him to operate." In that case, you and the other merchants should combine your resources and hire some real protection. In fact, I am looking for a job. I am a mercenary. Candles flickered as our only light source, and soft music filled the comfortable silences when we paused our conversation to change subjects or to consider what the other person said. Not surprisingly, Josh came up during our bath."You hurt him, Sandy. Why? And don't give me that song and dance about bein' afraid he'd make you do somethin' you didn't want to do. I understand the fear was real, but if you love him as deeply as he loves you, you wouldn't have let your fear become so overwhelming.