I said it with both my voice, and my heart. he turned his attention back toward the bubbling water, reflecting the pink of the sunrise. i know, ive n...ever visited this spot at dawn. come closer dear, theres no need to be shy.. he grinned. something about his smile this time made my blood run cold. it was not the genuine, playful smile he had worn at the coffee shop. he scared me, but he lured me in like a moth to flame. i inched closer to him. my hands became clammy, and i felt my pulse. I assured her that other than being heartily glad that my own stupidity did not get me killed and guilt over the death of the young lieutenant and possibly my photographer, I was fine.I did try to get her to help me find out the name of the Sergeant who saved me, but she had "no clue as to what you are talking about" and neither did any of the nurses, doctors, or U. S. Marine Intelligence people who came to talk to me after I was feeling better. Some of them had completely blank faces of people. " Carl announced. "When do you leave?" Austin questioned. "Three days." he replied. Austin was shocked. Not because his dad was going on another trip, but due to the fact that his birthday was in five days and it would mean that his dad would miss it for the third year in a row! --- The next day, Austin could not keep his mind off the fact that his dad would miss his birthday. It wasn't until eighth period that he was able to let off some steam. "Meet me in the secret spot." Ali texted. Earlier. "Your dogs didn't do such a good job, you know," Josh said."If you want something done right you have to do it yourself don't you know," Red added.Two of the six men slowly stood and scurried away from the table. That left Jackson and three others still there. Jackson had one hand below the table and started to move the other one down also."Put your hand back on the table Mister," Red ordered. Jackson left his hand in sight. "Bring the other one up real slow and ifin there's anything in it I'll.