“Here.” She slid the bag forward. “Just look at it.”“Oh, She replied. Savannah kept her mouth agape in a state of shock—as if Maddi just r...ead her mind. “My favorite sandwich.” Then her face softened as Maddi’s frame shrank back. “Thank you. Maybe I was more than just a notch on your scorecard.” She rolled her eyes and turned.“May I eat with you?” Maddi trailed the length of the counter as Savannah tried to escape, following her the far end of the dining room.“It’s a free country,” Savannah. He still could not make out the thief's face, just a pock-mark cheek now and again, but noticed that he smelled of sweat, tobacco and garlic.He wondered if the man with the gun worked for the bar owner who had just paid him. Wouldn't be surprised, he thought with a shake of his head, but I have ways of finding out. I'll get my own back. The gunman made him turn about and put his hands up on the edge of the seat while he went through his trouser pockets. Won't find anything there, thought Mac. It's a serious problem. But I can't just stop my affection foryou. That's how you created me and, at this point, it can't be undone.But I think I have a solution.? Brad held out a hand. ?Come, stand herein front of the bathroom.?Bobby was unsure what to do. He tentatively moved a few steps forward.Brad reached out for Bobby's shoulders and guided him to the doorway.Bobby looked up. Inside the bathroom was a new wooden framed mirror onthe far wall. It was mounted just above the designer. And I can't fucking believe it ... There staring me in the face is ... Rex the Texas Ranger! He's the one who persuaded me to join the Marines so many damn years ago. Behind him are the janitor, Margarita and the damn little dog.The janitor shrugs his shoulders and says, "Sorry Pavel, but it looks like you've been caught."I grin at Rex and say, "How the hell have you been?"He smiles back and says, "I should have known the damn Austin Avenger was you and I sure as hell wouldn't have wasted so.