“Sit down, relax. I was just about to throw a frozen lasagna in the oven; it’ll take a little while to get done. That’ll give us some time to ta...k.”“Thanks,” he said taking the seat, “you really don’t have to go to all this trouble. I won’t stay long.”“It’s no trouble and you need to eat. Now what can I get you to drink? I don’t have a lot pick from, but you’re welcome to it. Wine, some vodka for mixing, peach brandy, and I think there’s some whiskey; you’re choice.”“I’ll have whatever you’re. " He looked at me, "what I need to know just who have you upset over the past month?"I laughed, "I don't know, I've been the victim of several attacks, the last of which was obviously meant to kill me, and then I was formally warned by a Mr. Perkins..." The DI and DC glanced at each other when the name was mention, " ... but I told him where to go, since then someone tried to empty my bank account the other day, but that was blocked. I must admit I was unable to protect the PNC but I don't have. " Okay, so what does it have to do with this afternoon?" Mr. Howard," Linda said, "Candi told me you were her first customer, and she was so scared doing it with a stranger. You were kind to her and made it easier. She trusts you and said if anyone could help me do anal the first time, you might be willing."Howard went to the kitchen to get another beer. When he came back he said, "Okay girls, of course I'm willing. It sounds like a reasonable proposition but first, let me see the sex show you. ’ It was only a few moments later that a siren pierced the desert air. Val and Zeke stood looking into a dark stairwell, occasionally lit by flashing red light. ‘Um…the alarm still works.’ said Val, a sheepish smile on his face. ‘I noticed.’ answered Zeke. A big grin lit up on his face, exposing sharp canines. ‘Let’s go see what else is working!’ Val couldn’t help but wonder if they were going from the frying pan into the fire. ________________________________ The upper levels had been.