She still trusted the government. How cute."Are you even living in the same world we are?" Courtney asked her curiously."Now, Courtney, you were raise...d with a better grasp of the political realities, than she has ever had the opportunity to gain. Most people do not understand the ins and outs of how things actually get accomplished within their government," Lord Avery-Smythe responded."I am thinking that whatever we do, has to be tantamount to an ultimatum that cannot ignore. It must be. . Well, let’s say they’re very attentive to your needs once they get over being backward.”“Eww – Mom.” Seeing her parents nude on a regular basis was one thing, but that was something entirely different.Her mother giggled. “Well, it’s true. I’m just saying that maybe you should consider looking past bad clothes, a bad haircut, and lack of social skills. Those are things you can fix in a man. You can’t fix stupid, self-centered asshole.”The surprise of hearing her mother so casually toss that. "Alright, Walt. Remember though, your best behavior."Sue was very pleasantly surprised how much she enjoyed Hurley's company. He was attentive, complemented her and made her laugh. She found that dinner ended much too quickly.Hurley leaned over the table and took her hand. "Sue, it's really early. Let's not end this now. How about we return to the lounge for a couple of drinks and I'll show you what a great dancer I am - real Broadway material," he joked.Sue giggled and nodded. This was getting. I threw my inner tube at him and dashed to his right before he couldrespond. As I made it past him I could see the glint of knife. I hadno weapons, and would have to act fast. He made an attempt to grab atme, but I was too fast.Of course, he gave chase.As I ran I ditched my flip-flops to provide greater maneuverability as Iran. If I'd been in my old body I could have easily overpowered thisbrute, but I wasn't Detective Marsh. I was May Sanders, 90 pound girlwearing nothing but board shorts.