I'm staying at my sister's right now. That was her that answered the phone. Sorry about all the intrigue but I don't want Jess to find out where I'm s...taying." That's understandable," I commented, "So what are your plans now?" After I'm able to get enough money together I'll be leaving for good. I never want to see that bastard I married again unless it's over the barrel of a gun." She pause a moment and then said in a low voice, "Hey Galahad, I really did want to thank you for what you did for. A flash of fearspread across Alicia's young face. There was a larger man beside thefamiliar one.She asked the doctor, "I already told the police about this so why is heout, and in my room?"The doctor didn't know and was about to call security when the older manraised his hand. "Please give us a chance to explain, doctor. I needed totalk to Alicia about a few issues. We mean you know harm." He strode upto the frightened boy and bowed respectfully. He scowled at the youngerman when he refused to. Lois was there and seemed to be the only one initially not filled with joy. We talked and I admitted that Nadia and I weren’t going to be seeing each other anymore. On Sunday, there was no Sunday school and I went to the main service. Lois was there and we sat together. She asked me to follow her to her house. I agreed. She pulled into a driveway on a paved spot. I parked on the street. It seemed quiet.I got out and came toward her. She took my hand and we went in through the front door. “Mom,. She picked up her drink and sipped at it.I couldn’t tell if I had angered her, but I am a pretty confident guy, so I said, “I’m sorry for staring, but you’re lovely. I didn’t mean to be rude.”“That’s okay,” she answered without looking at me. “You’re not the only guy that can’t help himself.”The comment was blunt, and I didn’t doubt it. I said so and asked if she was a model.She laughed and rolled her eyes. “Good line. Haven’t heard that one.” The sarcasm was thick.“It’s no line. I’m asking..