The suit flashed what looked like a valid search and seizure warrant and started to put it back in his pocket. I reached out and took it from him so I...could read what was written there.“We are seizing these computers as evidence in an embezzlement and fraud case,” the suit intoned. I looked quickly through the warrant and found nothing that authorized the dismantling of my network.“There is nothing in here that says you are authorized to shut down this business,” I remarked. “If I can be of. For some reason, that was all I needed. We make our way up the dimly lit stairwell, the yellow paint on the cement walls peeling, wooden stairs creaking. Twenty one in all. He stops me at the landing giving me the once over, as he digs the keys out of his pocket. Ever been scared and delightfully grateful at once? Neither had I. I don't know if it was the fear, or the excitement of what was about to happen next that had my heart beating out of my chest. He opens the door , motioning for me to . "I'll, uh... take it in my study," I said.Ryan grinned and nodded.A minute later, I picked up the phone on my desk and, covering the mouthpiece, called out to the living room, letting him know I had it. I held the phone to my ear and heard a click, as Ryan hung up. My heart was pounding and I cleared my throat."You there?" he said."Yeah," I squeaked softly. "Right here."There was a brief pause and he asked how I was. I glanced at my door and walked over, stretching the cord far, and gently used. Third, the 1½ year deficit in my age was causing a battle between her hormones and her brain. Fourth, she feared any relationship beyond friendship might jeopardize her situation as guest in our house.Coming back to the present, I accepted the offer to choose a movie, and went to the shelf to find something. A few quiet words in Italian from Rach to Lidia as I flipped through the DVDs, seemed to reignite the girl’s giggles. I figured Rach was busting Lidia for encouraging me to stay.I popped.