The chests have been emptied, filled with rocks and reburied in their original holes. If any vegetation was involved it’s been replaced to hide our ...ctivities. In addition, several presents from Oscar are being placed in covered bunkers on each side of the river mouth.”“Where did you get the Claymores and what presents did Oscar leave?”“Eric had a case of the Claymores in one of his trailers, along with the electronic detonator. In the truck with the medical equipment, we found eight Ma Deuce. ”“Really,” laughed James. “I like that. He shows promise. Sounds like he really wants this for you.”“Well,” answered Linda, caressing her breasts with both hands, “I wouldn’t go that far. I think he might come around in time.”“I’m sure you can make that happen. Let’s see the rest of it!”“You’re so impatient, James. But I guess I am, too.”With that, she let her dress fall to her feet. She kicked it aside and stood there with her feet apart and hands on her hips. James took in the matching garter. That’s what husbands do. He knew how to be a husband, and she could learn to be a wife. God, was that what she wanted? Why was her mind doing stupid stupid things like thinking about Ali? All the way over in the car, she’d been thinking about Ali’s shaky voice and her anger. God damn this stupid stupid guilt.“Tricia, what are you doing here?”She looked up to him with a small smile, “I ha- had to see you.”He pulled her in. “Christ, Tricia, you should have texted me. What if I had visitors? Come. " You're still together then?" Nicole said bitterly. Sean reached out to grasp Nicole's hand but she snatched it away. "Oh just don't!" Nicole ... I..." He struggled to find the words. "We're sorry for what happened. We never meant for you to find out like that." He slumped down on one of the hard plastic chairs and looked at the floor brokenly. For a moment Nicole felt her anger wavering as she realised how upset he was. Then she reminded herself what he'd done to her and she felt her feelings.