She knew she could always stay at home, but with most of her friends away, that too was just depressing. Upon hearing this, Anna and I offered for Sar...h to come and stay with us. We would have much of the summer to explore the city with her and the rest of the time she could go her own way. Sarah leapt at the chance. She begged and pleaded with her parents, who eventually relented and told her that as she was now an adult she could make her own decisions.The plan was for Sarah to take a train. I did know it was far away enough. Thanks for allowing me to crash on your life.’ She kissed my cheek then stood as a tear ran down her face. I stood and hugged her as I said, ‘I’m happy I was here for you.’ She sobbed and hurried to her room. I cleaned up the kitchen then went to watch TV. I found a baseball game and settled in with a coke. I wanted wine but decided against it since she could not drink. She did not come out of her room that evening. The next morning I knocked at her door and. As I pulled into the driveway, my neighbors waved from their front porch. They were enjoying a few drinks and looked intent on inviting me over. I mumbled a quick excuse as I entered the house. I needed to get to the basement as soon as possible, the last thing I wanted was to chat idly with my all-too-boring neighbor and his wife.I descended the stairs to the basement and made straight for the door on the opposite wall. To anyone else, it looked like a simple linen closet. Only I knew what was. His hair still flowed down since he hated tying it back unlesshe was doing physical labor."Okay, some introductions are in order, now that the police are gone. I'm Frankand I have been asked to look after you for a while. This is my house and youare my guests. Now I understand your names are William and James, is thatcorrect?" Frank opened, his voice shifting back to his consulting sales mode."I'm Billy and this is Jamie. Just tell us the rules and we won't cause you anytrouble." Billy said,.