I drove slowly until I pulled up to the cabin. From what I could see through the snow it was beautiful although quite large for just me. I wanted soli...tude, and from the look of all this, that is what I would have. I pulled my suitcase inside, happy to be out of the snow. Inside, I walked around as each room took my breath away. The decor was stunning, there was a fire lit in the main room as well as the master bedroom. I decided food and a bath were just what I needed. I heated up some soup and. "Well, they do call you 'Killer Carly'." That's for how I do business, not for my leisure pursuits," Carly said, smiling broadly."But seriously, Mom, I was really out of my head. I'm sorry if I embarrassed you." Really, Honey ... don't worry about it. I understand. I've barely given it another thought." Carly instantly thought of herself as a big fat liar."Well, thanks a lot, Mom" Stephen said. Carly wondered if he meant for being so understanding, or about her talking to him while he. Would you be upset if I went to the casino and did some gambling? I can sit for a while if I have a book to read, but I tend to get bored and sweaty just sitting by the pool." If you did that, I wouldn't feel bad if I fell asleep. Can we get together around four or so?" she asked.When I glanced at my watch I said, "That's more than enough time to get my fix. Do you want me to place any bets for you?" I have no idea what to bet on. I know you do well on your sports bets, but I don't have any. " Allyson was out of the car in a flash stammering and threatening, which just amused the hell out of her former classmate. She was leaning into him stammering and whispering and bumping into him and thumping him in the chest and telling him what he could and couldn't do and Sheriff Wilson found himself getting stiffer and stiffer by the second as he chuckled at her. "Do you have any idea how much of a crush I had on you in high school?" asked Wilson suddenly, smiling confidently. Allyson sort.