I find it hard to believe these three are Napoleon's lackeys. Saul will be safe with them.That's the last one, Saber says as he looks over the empty g...ound. I can see from the haunted look in his eye, this journey is a trial for him as well.Everyone in, he commands.Nimrod and Saul hug one last time. I give Saul a long kiss good-by.May the universe guide you, I intone to Saul.What does that mean? Holiday says in a stage whisper.Just get in, Saber shakes his head.And the the Protectors climb into. We walked up to the group, i think it was four couples, anyway, they were couples. As i said, half of the girls were dressed, and one of the girls with a swimsuit on was accompanied by a guy in cut off shorts. The Boyfriend tried to offer a casual "Hello" but the couples sort of closed ranks. They didn't out-right say "get lost" but it was clear that they weren't entirely comfortable being naked in front of each other (we know they were friends cuz they all called each other by name), and they. I asked, “Were you happy, as you are today?”Mom said, “No, darling, not exactly happy or satisfied. But something is better than nothing. It was just my physical need I used to get satisfied. Real enjoyment, real satisfaction was never there. Mostly it was mechanical. But today was a heavenly experience. I am feeling content today. Now you tell me about you. Did you ever have sex with any of your girlfriends? Be honest.”I replied, “Mom, no mom, I swear. This was my first time. And it was. Again, stay in the truck and I will check it out.”We had lucked into what was probably the only chain hotel on all of Colfax Ave. I walk into the lobby, the concierge smiles at me and asks, “How may we help you today?”I return the smile and request, “I was hoping to rent some rooms.” I did some quick math and continued, “Do you have four rooms available?”She replies, “You’re lucky because we have a large group checking out this afternoon.”I answer, “That’s great. Let me pay you for the rooms.