"Debbie didn't answer but instead drained her glass in one swallow. Ted entered with four drinks and handed them out. Debbie again drained half of the...new drink in one gulp. The alcohol was beginning to hit her. After a while everyone's drink was empty. The sergeant stood up and offered to fix the next round."No problem Sarg," said Ted, "the bar is in the kitchen." Just call me Earl," the sergeant said as he carried the four drinks into the kitchen.Earl reached into his pocket and pulled out a. Mike, as a NIS guest, I’ve a chair set up beside my desk for you. If someone isn’t here, today, you can sit at their station, okay.”“Yes, Sir,” I replied and let go of Tempe’s hand to walk towards the seat in front of the large wooden desk.“There should be a few seats open, Mr. Campbell as Andi, Debbie and Julie are out with girls’ basketball,” Shannon Pike said from her biology station. “Mike, you can sit with me ‘cause Deb is my usual station partner.”“Gladly, Shan,” I replied and veered. Chapter 1: Learning"Do you remember everything we told you, darling?" Yes, mom." Where are the keys?" In the drawer" Where's the backup?" In the pot" Where's the money?" In the safe" What's the code?" 7845"Lily's father brought the luggage to the car, a 2018 Toyota Corolla, as her mom continued quizzing her like a manic high school teacher."What do you do when someone knocks on the door?" Check who they are." And if you don't know them?" Pretend I'm not home." And where is th-"Lily's father. Valerie handed me a beer and said, "Welcome! I was a little worried as I looked at the clock practically each minute after 5 and figured you were not going to show." I apologized for being late, as I misunderstood start time. The evening was funny, as one of the 'dates' of the room mate looked like he never played a down of football, yet he was the "expert" in the room. I nursed the brew, as I was not then (or even now) a beer drinker. I forgot who played, as Valerie and I sat together on.