If you keep acting like a child, I'll treat you like one!"Jordan made no reply as she glared at Steve. Kate and Stephanie were shocked at Jordan's out...urst, as well as Steve's threats to her. They sat quietly, looking at each other, and then at the scenery. Gwen was marveling at the abrupt change in Steve's normal, quiet, easy going manner. She's never heard him talk like that to anyone. But then she'd never run into anyone like Jordan before. Why did her parents ever agree to take her in? The. My turd of a boyfriend broke up with me and I spent summer vacation getting a makeover, thanks to Mom. When I arrived at college, I'd shed everything but the aloof attitude, becoming suddenly and insanely popular, partying with the 'in' crowd of cheerleaders, football players and the faculty themselves. I don't know if it was the partying or what, but my grades suffered and within a year and a half I'd decided college wasn't really for me. I dropped out, taking a job in a company where a. Letting go of Kylie, Cliff stepped around the car."Mister, you are under arrest for speeding, resisting arrest, reckless endangerment, and assault. You have the right to remain silent. If you give up this right anything that you say may be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney the state will provide a public defender. Did you understand each of these rights as I have explained them to you?" Yeah, I understand. Jeezus, you broke. ” “All in good time, your body need to do some healing first, but I promise that I will do something to you before I go back to Japan.” “When will you be going home?” “Not until Mike gets back, so we have plenty of time. I have cleaned up at Hazel’s, so it is all ready for her husband coming home. She ought to be there waiting for him; where is she?” “She is in the front room, with Jaqueline.” “Who is Jaqueline?” “Oh, Jaqueline is the local vicar, a priest if you like.” “Oh, like a Shinto.