But in the morning, we, that is myself, and my two exhibitionists would love to join you at Happy Valley.’’ Anthony replied, ‘‘you have made s...me wise decisions, not all lifestyle choices are for everyone. And I prefer that you make your choices, well-informed, not just because I do something, that you feel you should then copy me.’’Supper over, Juliet and Anthony walked. Mike and Jenny watched as they walked three houses down and across the road. ‘‘Wow, I never thought of the Smiths being .... Marie took one of the sodas and popped the top then handed it to me. I took a big drink and started to hand it back to her, but she had already taken another one from Carols little tray, opened a package of the cupcakes and was offering one to me which I gratefully took.While we munched, the four of us made small talk about life, the universe, and everything. Nothing heavy, there were chuckles and groans, but it was all kept fairly light.I was still holding Marie close to me and she had turned. As she twists the cigarette into the ground she says, "I don't like fag butts on the floor. If you really mean it, do me the kindness of clearing that away". I hesitate. Ok there are very few people in the bar, but this would be embarrassing, and yet I know I want to kneel down before them and pick that fag butt up. Lisa senses my reluctance, egging me on she adds, "Get on with it, or we'll think you're all mouth".As I bend down I feel an odd mixture of shame and elation. Time seems to freeze. Maybe this predates Victor's cult and--" Look, nerd-out on your own time, okay?" Richie said. His hand rested against the round bulge in his pocket. "We gotta find Victor and kick his ass." I'm not picking up any more visions," Heather said. "I have no idea what's ahead of us." But the main vision hasn't changed?" Jason asked.Heather shook her head. "Not at all."Debby peered down the hallway. "Wait, I think I just heard something."Everyone fell silent. Just as Richie was about to declare his.