Still in stride, he stretched his gloved left arm out as far as he could.He felt it. He had the ball barely in the web of his glove. That sucker is ou...t!Whirling around, he acrobatically flipped the ball out of his glove, grabbed it in his right hand prepared to launch it. This was one of the main reasons why the Sox signed him, he had a cannon for an arm.The second baseman was waving for a cut off throw. But Hollywood saw the third base runner was almost home. No way did that guy wait and tag. ’ Ana the salesperson was taking over. ‘Besides, I really want your opinion on this wine. I went to great lengths to get it ready for tonight. And, I don’t want to drink it all by myself.’ Miles thought for a minute. She was right, taking the drive back right now would be a mistake. He raised an eyebrow. ‘OK, you’ve twisted my arm. I’ll follow you there.’ She smiled back and walked to her car. Miles watched her get in and drive down the road. He unlocked the truck and started it. Now he was. Pub food, but good." Thanks. What's the nightlife like around here?" I asked.She laughed. "Nightlife? Well, there's the Pirate's Cove Inn, and the kids usually hang out at Pinocchio's. It's Tuesday, so I don't think 'The Cove' will be very busy, but you never know. I'm headin' over there later. Maybe I'll see you," she grinned."Maybe. We'll see," I said noncommittally. "Thanks again for your help. You did a great job guiding me in." I meant it. She handled herself very well for a young woman in. "Now, feel the power of an Elder Wyrm!" Tarn exclaimed and flung his arms up and forward.An insidious and darkly evil shadow began to spread out from Tarn's body arching high into the air and along the cliff face on either side of the pass, blocking out the sun. The shadow was accompanied by a low baleful moan as it crept forward toward Mann and the rest of his group. Mann drew power and let it flow outward combating the advance of the shadow.Everything the shadow touched withered and died,.