”The naivety of such a statement goes against every story she’s ever heard of him. “How can you promise something like that? You cannot promise ...omething like that.”“Because while I cannot replace what I’ve taken, I will take no more from you.”It’s a tempting offer for someone who’s lived the last few years of her life fearing what she would lose next.“I will give you all that you desire. A home for you to keep, which will never be stolen. A life of power or of quiet service. Or somewhere in. ”“Thanks, Mr. Klein,” I said.We hung up and I went to tell Scott about the dismissal. Later, on the way home, I filled Dave in, and when I arrived home I called Charlie and Bert. They were both ecstatic, though Charlie was worried about the appeal. I reassured her that Mr. Klein was confident and pointed out that he’d been correct about the dismissal. Our only real issue at this point was having to testify in Callie’s lawsuit against IIT.I had another relaxing weekend that was spent doing. .. umm ... I guess." Then it's settled," Sunny smiled and looked at me again. Did she just wink?With the awkwardness, at least for now, out of the way, we went back to talking and sitting around the campfire enjoying the warmth and learning a bit more about each other. The girls were all from different suburbs of Boston but were now roommates in a small apartment that none could afford without a little subsidy from Madeline's family. They all pitched in, but Madeline's share was a bit more than. So he snapped his fingers for a waitress and the place got real quiet. REAL quiet. I cleared my throat and said, "Baby back ribs - a slab apiece. And beer - lots of beer."Well, they found us a table right next to the kitchen door. The Candidate started to put up a fuss, and I adlibbed and said "This is the most prized table in the place, your highness. Down here, the closer to the kitchen and the food, the more important the person." Well, he seemed to buy it anyway. I liked it because the.