With control of both stores, one could simply use the sky-bridge as a detour. The barrier was no obstacle to the residents of Red Mall. But without ac...ess to the stores, it would take a small army of people with wire-cutters to punch through the deadly tangle.Geraldo stared blankly for a long moment into the hedge of springy stainless steel. There were so many coils of wire, some of which didn’t have room to fully expand, and the residual compression would make it dangerous to even touch the. He looked at the creative team. Every one was wearing blue jeans and some sort of casual shirt. The youngest member and only female of the team, Sandy, was wearing a T-shirt and because she didn't need one with her rather diminutive rack, no bra. He and Tanya were both in blue jeans. He raised an eyebrow. A business suit was appropriate attire? With this bunch?Uncle Charlie came in at this point, wearing his trademark collarless shirt and suspenders. Amy seemed even more overdressed. "I see. " I don't have one." ID Card?" I don't have any identification."Ironic, isn't it? I'd thought of capturing a girl. New York was full of runaways, precious daughters abandoned to the street. I'd schemed about chaining one in the basement to use when I wanted. Now one had dropped into my lap. But real life isn't fantasy. In my fantasy, the girl stayed because she wanted me.I started unbuttoning my shirt."All right, Betsy. House rules. This place has an alarm system. I always leave it on. You. It was fun, safe and exciting. Then I lost my job after 8 years with the same company. Pam makes a good living, so I could take my time and find the right position. So now I’m home all day and Debbie goes out at about 10 or 11 everyday. One morning, Pam had left for work and I was sitting at the breakfast table reading the paper. Debbie came in and was cooking her something to eat. She looked at the paper over my shoulder and leaned down. Her robe gaped open and I finally got a good look at.