. and then Icame round here and now!There seemed to be a chunk missing in the middle somewhere. How long hadI been unconscious and where was here? Not...only that, but what hadhappened to me and why was I now lying on a bed unable to get up?Questions! Nothing but questions ran through my head as I continued tostare at the ceiling in this slightly dazed condition."I thinks it's time she sat up and started taking some notice of what isgoing on around her. Start putting some pillows behind her. It represented a degrading and debasing attitude toward the Native American people, treating them as so many children; when in reality, they had a superior inherent understanding of how to respect and live with the land. Yes, they had a genetic weakness for alcohol and they did not have immunities against common 'white' diseases, like measles, but that was no reason for this kind of treatment!The recent cash 'settlement' did not begin to redress the amount of money the People were due, and yet,. “No, ma’am, please don’t do that. I’m really sorry. I will never do anything like this again. Please, I’m sorry,” he said as he was scared shitless now. I couldn’t control it anymore and burst out laughing. He had a confused look on his face and had no idea what was going on.I went close to him and said, “Relax, I’m kidding.”“Are you serious?” He asked, still not able to completely process what happened. “Yeah, don’t worry. I wanted you to watch me there!” I said as I slowly started massaging. .. thing. Behind me were several dozen members of the local community on uncomfortable little folding chairs.I'd come to the event knowing I was going to see Tina perform; I hadn't realized how much audience participation was going to be expected of me."You look pretty pleased with yourself," I said to Tina. "You and Emily really set me up." You gonna punish me?" she teased."As a matter of fact, I am," I answered, taking hold of one of her ankles, and lifting it till her foot was at the level.