“How are the slaves?” Audrey asked.“Two of them were killed before you arrived, but the rest will live.”“Are they still here?”“Come and ...ee.”Audrey and Noah were led to the center of town, where the slaves were huddled around the fire. As the four adventurers approached, they got to their feet, either fearful or defensive.“We’re not going back,” one man warned, sporting a pair of broken antlers.“Yes you are,” said Audrey, “back to your homelands, or wherever it is you wish your feet to carry. She’d let it simmer in the slow cooker all day, and it was truly delicious.“It’s good,” I said, smiling.“Thank you,” she said. “Yes, I don’t think I overdid it this time.”“You did not” I said. “You know today is kind of a special day.”“Oh?” she said.“Yes, it’s the 13th. One more month and a day exactly and we’ll be having name change day, yours,” I said. She smirked.“Yes, indeed. Oh, and I almost forgot. Blake called today while you were out. He told me all of the preparations are a go. It was. ”GOD DAMN – WE HIT THE JACKPOT Sam thought. “ Nope, doesn’t bother us!” Barbara and Betsy went onto the ladies bathhouse to change. Nancy was just putting on her top. “ Barbara, I want you to meet Sara’s daughter, Nancy. Nancy, this is Mrs. Johnson. They are new to the area”“Good to meet you, hope you enjoy your swim” Nancy said politely. Nancy joined Jim at the bar. “Shit Jim, we damn near got caught that time,” Nancy whispered. “I’m going back to the house but will be back soon to finish you. “Hey you!” Tammy exclaimed, looking my way, “Do I get a hug?”I stood up and opened my arms as Tammy made her way over to where I was standing. Almost immediately, I noticed she had lost some weight.“Oh wow!” I remarked, “Look at you!”Tammy blushed slightly as we hugged. Her perfume was intoxicating.“Where’s Jim?” I asked.Tammy took a step back, taking hold of my hands in hers and said, “We divorced.”I was shocked. Tammy and Jim had been together for years. “It was a mutual thing,” Tammy said..