“Hey,” shouted the man, “what are you doing in here?!?” Now turning to face him, Vic reached into his pocket and produced a snub nosed .38. ...��Hold it right there pal,” he said with a snarl, “don’t move and nobody gets hurt!!” Coming up behind the man, Vic could see the outline of a woman who asked, “What’s going on Howard,” while peaking over his shoulder? “Get over here lady,” Vic ordered the woman, “both of you,” he said, “and get those hands up!” Faye and Howard Wells both slowly lifted. The file had told me to ask Royce whenever I felt lost, but then it also told me to ignore any mention of Royce, since he was not available."You and Royce tended to be gone a lot. I would call you on the phone and you two came back to handled anything that needed handling." Sam said."You did know Royce is gone?" I asked. "Do you know why?" Do you want my gossip version," he asked."Of course," I replied."Royce had a thing for you, but you never showed any interest in him that way, While he was. We would spend the time from after school until bed time helping each other study or simply playing different board games. Whoever got home from school first, would read the note about what to take out for dinner from our mom, who just hours earlier, left to work the night shift at the diner, and then set up the game of choice.Having the house to ourselves for most of the night, gave us plenty of freedom. It also meant that we would have to resolve any conflict on our own. Although we rarely. “I want you to come to my office after work tomorrow. What time do you finish?”“3 O’Clock”“You will go to the church’s thrift store and pick out modest, simple clothes. A dress, or a skirt and blouse. I don’t want to see you in pants again. I want you to arrive before 4.” Mary Beth left and my Monday was looking brighter already.When Mary Beth arrived 5 minutes early on Monday, I knew that the hook had been set deep. I instructed her to remove her panties, lift her dress, and kneel on the.