"Honey, I don't think school will be open Monday," Cherie said gently. "I think Uncle Frank is right. We need to stay here and see what happens."It se...emed like a good idea at the time. It seemed like a good idea until about an hour ago.A pickup had pulled up in front of the cabin with three men sitting in the cab and three more in the pickup bed. They didn't say anything as they climbed out of the truck and started toward the house.Uncle Frank walked down the steps and called, "Can I help you?". I was about to go to sleep, but I just kept crying all over again. I didn’t think you’d mind it if I spent the night here.’ The shocked and concerned look that she saw on his face seemed to complete some loss inside of her and she began to cry all over again. Cale held her the instant after that and he just let her hang on to him as she wept. ‘Come on,’ he said to her softly, ‘There’s just one thing that I need to do before anything else and then I’m all yours. I’ll fix us some hot tea and you. ”“Okay, if you really promise you won’t report me.”She rolled her eyes. “I’ve told you. You can say whatever you want, just this once. I’ll tell you whether it’s acceptable or not, but I promise I won’t report you, no matter what. It will help you to get used to telling me what’s on your mind. So… what were you thinking?”I took a deep breath. I couldn’t maintain eye contact. I coughed to clear my throat, and she shifted impatiently in her chair. Suddenly, I decided I’d had enough. Don’t ask me. .a cop's telephonenumber!"? She held out herhand as Ruth let out a low whistle.?"I wonder if he'll spot me in theaudience?"? Helen paused.? "Are we going or are you guys just goingto look atme all evening?"Ailsie shook her head as they all walked down the street together, Helenleading the way and letting out the occasional whistle whenever she saw aguythat took her fancy, and on one occasion a girl too.? It wasn't far to CityHall, and they arrived early, but there was still a large queue.