She followed after him but he was already gone in his cab. Damn whu did he leave now we have to find a ride back Carol says. They start walking when a... police car pulls up beside them and the officer asks them why they are here. Moni explains to them what happened. There is a curfew for foreigners after 11:00 , you will need to come with us. Thinking nothing of it they get into the vehicle not knowing where they are in the dark, they stop at the police station where they are escorted in and to. ..Good!"I sigh and say, "I'm seeing a doctor tomorrow about some upcoming surgery.Nothing life threatening or anything, just something that I've needed fora while. I'll explain everything when I get there....You promised, noquestions. I need some time to get myself ready for it, and I'd ratherspend it there at home." Yes, I'll be there Wednesday, that's the soonest, and for two weeks ifthat's okay with you."It is? Good, I guess we'll plan on it, but I'll have to see how thingsgo, how I feel,. ." he muttered, standing and starting toward the bathroom. He wanted a shower, but he could hear the water was already running, and when he opened the door, steam struck him in the face."John, is that you, Hon?" A female voice."Yep," he replied. "How long you think you'll be, Andrea?" Just a few minutes longer," she replied."Alright," he returned, closing the door again and wandering back to the bed. He lay down and pulled the blankets over him, closing his eyes."John Doe, it appears as if you. With what money he had and his well-acquired skill in gambling, he had managed to win possession of a trading company that worked in the local harbor, ensuring a steady and very respectable income. To anyone else, this would be a true blessing from the gods, but to Arcadias, it was just a way to make a living. He was done with work earlier than usual this day, all of his ships having yet to return from their deliveries or to bring goods to Pompeii. Now he had nothing to do and was merely.