After I escaped from Michael I stopped at a car dealership and exchangedhis conspicuous, easily traced Ferrari for something a bit more underthe radar.... The fact that the Ferrari was obviously stolen meant I had totrade it at well below its value. The fact that the dealer wouldobviously inform on me at the sight of a dollar bill meant that I tradedthe car I'd got from him a couple of hours later, in a towndiametrically opposite to the direction I was planning to go in. AfterI'd muddied my trail. “Begin!”Gideon closed the distance instantly, shooting towards Noah and using his momentum to launch a straight kick with the strength of a battering ram. Noah stepped to the side at the last second and replied with a kick of his own, swinging around and striking Gideon’s head with enough force to knock him through the air. He tucked and rolled, getting back to his feet just in time to block Noah’s punch, but not the second or third. Still, his constant battles with Seraph had taught him how to. Elena blew the car's horn and waved."Jamie isn't it?" Yeah. And you're Francine." That's right." Nice car." Thanks. I was wondering if you could do me a favour." Depends what it is." I need someone to get a bottle of Vodka for me." You're not old enough to be drinking." It might be a present for someone else." I don't know; buying it for you could get me into serious trouble." I'd be terribly grateful." Just how grateful do you mean?" Bring me the bottle and we can go for the a little drive.". " Dave put the phone down and covered the mouthpiece. "She wants us to stay there until Christmas."Emily and Hayley looked at each other, smiled and then shouted "Yes!" at the same time."Olivia?" David, I have never met your sister. I have no way of knowing whether I will enjoy myself there anymore than I know whether I will enjoy my Christmas here. I leave it up to you." Better get used to it, Daddy," Emily said with a smirk.Dave stuck his tongue out at Emily and then put the phone back to his.