I will hand you the solution, and you can drink it. Get there quickly so you won't miss the bus."I was taking the late bus home because of my DT, but ...e didn't know about that. "See you then. I need to go now."At the end of the day, I made my way to the chem lab. I saw Greg and he motioned me inside. There was an Erlenmeyer flask filled with a slightly bluish liquid in his hand. He handed it to me. "Drink this, but don't let the teacher see you. It's against the rules to drink or eat off of lab. She stood in front of her closet deciding on what she considered the perfect outfit. She chose a red cashmere sweater which had been given to her for the holidays. She wore body-hugging black pants and boots with a small heel. She didn’t want to trip and fall on the ice just for vanity’s sake. She put on her usual light makeup, looked in the mirror and pronounced herself ready. “That sweater looks great on you, Annie,” her mother, Andrea, commented. “Thanks mom. I hope a certain someone thinks. “You must not repeat what I am about to tell you, at all, do you understand? A number of Master Heathcoate’s customers are associated with the Church in one fashion or another, and it could cost him serious business were it to become known anyone in his household discussed this topic.”The two women nodded.“Very well. It is said these stones have certain powers at certain times of the year. I myself have never suffered them nor have I observed their effects, but I know several women who have. I will warn you Spade, this is a straight up deal. Don't try to fuck with me or I'll put a nice neat hole where your belly button is." "Well, boss lady, when do you want me to start? You can draw me a picture, stay out of the way, and I will work till you are satisfied for twenty bucks an hour plus meals and room. Now do we have a deal or not?" Nikkie coughs and clears her throat, "Well, mister hardass, twenty bucks it is, but when I'm late getting home, you cook and you help me with cleanup.