I couldn’t believe Jamal had gotten her to do that. She looked over at me and I quickly looked away as to not let her know what I saw. They stayed...huddled by themselves for quite some time drinking and talking. Obviously letting the d**gs take effect. Abruptly I noticed everyone stepping aside to allow three individuals who had just walked in to walk freely about the room. Two men followed behind another one whom I could tell was clearly in charge. People either stepped aside and allowed. I had a nagging suspicion I had screwed up, but I was too tired to work it out. I would be better able to think after a good night's sleep. Alas, sleep did not come easily until I realized what I should have known all along: Jeff wouldn't do that.Jeff had been right all along and, however briefly, I had been sucked in. It was well after midnight, but I called his cell. I was told to leave a message."Jeff, please call me. I'm so sorry I doubted you. We need to talk. Call anytime."I had done what. It felt as if he had managed to hit her in the stomach with a perfectly executed kick. She swayed for a moment and then collapsed to the ground. While Dan and Leroy were surprised by William's action, they were even more surprised by Ling's collapse. Concerned, they knelt down to take care of Ling. She had taken a very nasty fall and cracked her head on the floor. There was a small cut that bled far more than was reasonable.Tears welled out of Betsy's eyes in response to her brother's actions.. ‘We wait.’ ‘What?’ I tore my gaze away from the beach below to stare at him. And despite myself, I couldn’t help but notice his eyes were exactly the same shade as the sea, a stark contrast to his curly dark hair. ‘We wait? But haven’t you got a mobile phone?’ For the first time he grinned. ‘Why, who d’you want to call?’ ‘Well, doh.’ I pulled my hand out from under the towel and slapped my forehead, Homer Simpson-style. ‘The coastguard?’ His eyes narrowed for a moment then his grin returned..