I realized that the song would help them keep in time. I also realized that Danny Boy was Sir Danbury. The wife I had spoken to asked me if I had any ...vittles for my man. I shook my head. ‘He’ll want something midday, Missy. Some nice bread and cheese and a flagon of small beer.’ I was cast down for a moment. I hadn’t thought of that. I raced to my horse that was contentedly cropping at some grass. ‘Come along Dapple. We have to get some food for our man.’ I set Dapple to gallop and she seemed. “Yeah. Don’t fuck up.”“Thanks.” Mike tried to splash her back, but Naia had already disappeared beneath the water. He got out of the tub, throwing on a white shirt and his pants from yesterday. Pulling up on his jeans, something slipped out of the pocket, clattering on the floor.“Oh.” Mike picked up the crystalline necklace, inspecting it for the first time. It was a pretty blue color, and it felt cool to the touch. He flicked off the lights in the bathroom and cupped his hands together.. I didn't want to look rough and invite more questions. I also had to appear normal for my husband when I got home. When I had finished I put on my bra and blouse and adjusted myself then went back to the mirror. This time I was happy with what I saw. I looked presentable but better still, the anger was gone from my eyes.Finally, it was time to leave. My case was packed so I picked up my black leather jacket and my handbag... My handbag! Where was it? I left it on the dresser but it wasn't there. Maybe with a bit a leverage at Koch, and some more pressure from Ocsana, we can get this done without the court?" You're pretty good at strategy, Geoff. Yeah. That's my thinking."When I got back to my car, I called Matt."Hey, Matt. How are you?" Fine, Dad. What happened at the meeting today?" You knew about that?" Yeah. It's all Mom talked about for the last few days. She was upset about something, but she didn't say what." I think your mother is heading for some trouble, Matt. She won't listen.