He closed the door to his room a little louder than necessary and returned to the kitchen. As he came through the doorway, the women smiled at him as ...they sat at the table."We've got fresh coffee on. It will be ready in a minute," Jessica said."Uh, thanks, but maybe later," he answered, then turning to Carla, said, "I hate to ask this, but I've got an errand to run and I don't have a vehicle with me. Would you mind if I borrowed your pickup for a little while?"Carla looked up at him as he stood. " Take your time honey," Connie smiled. "I might complain because I have to fill in for you while you're gone, but I understand." Connie had finally accepted Angel and grown quite fond of her.Martin pulled his truck to a stop outside the same diner they had eaten in last time. Angel couldn't help but think what a creature of habit her father was. After the show they put on last time, Angel wasn't sure she wanted to be seen at this diner ever again, but as Martin walked around to open the truck. When the weekends arrived, it got out of control.I was watering myflowers one morning as usual, the dayseemedordinary enough, but something doesn't feel right. Myinstincts were telling me something bad was going tohappen, but I don't know what. Just as I emptyout the last drops of water intomy flower garden, that's when I heard a dozen or so footsteps pelt the ground like rain. I turned aroundand saw a horde of smurfs coming after me, theywere holding flowers, boxof chocolates, and other gifts.. ”I followed him down a hallway and around a corner to a closed door; it led to a moderate-sized sitting room with my brother, my husband, and their guests. Alistair held his arm out, and I squished myself into a space on the couch between him and Aedan with a smile.I was introduced to the two dwarves, Trevian, the head of the Legion detachment, and Fargrim, his second in command.“Trevian’s suggested that we work together for a time, make a formal arrangement between the Legion and the.