I saw Emily and Gary walking in with their mother, but Mr. Carstairs wasn't with them. Brenda stood up and waved, getting Emily's attention, then poin...ed to an empty table only about fifteen feet away from theirs. Because of my new flexibility, I quickly amended my action plan to include Emily also. Shortly after Emily arrived, the band started playing, and the lights were dimmed throughout the room. The first song was a slow one, and the man who was playing the piano started to sing."Dance. I'm just standin' at one side, like some ghost, watchin' all this happen. It's in the hot desert, there's sand and cactus and this fight's goin' on in a dry wash. He shoots these guys who're shootin' at him, and he get's 'em. Kills 'em. Then I see he's saved these two Indian kids. The boy, he's younger, and he's hurt; and the girl, she must have been the boy's older sister, she's got her clothes half torn off and she's scared near to death. This guy helps 'em, patches 'em up and covers her up,. While they were fighting, Preston arrived at the plant. He parked right in front of the charger and while the men were busy fighting, he walked into the building.Charlotte's smaller thug got tired of trying to keep things quiet. He'd seen Preston go in and knew he had to stop him. That crazy bitch had told them that if anyone other than the first person went in, they wouldn't get paid. He pulled out his gun and shot the security man. His partner was losing his battle with the other security. ”“Ooh?”“She really likes Al. Possibly seriously. But she thinks her father will explode. She also knows that Al has been sexually active and she’s quite virginal.”“Not my problem.”“No. But it may be mine. I’m going to call Al and ask about his intentions.”“You sound like a Victorian parent.”“No, I’m here in New South.”Patrick stared at her for a moment. “You’re not supposed to make bad jokes! That’s my department!” He grabbed her. “And that’s why I love you.”“And I you. Let’s put the groceries.