She was sitting down in a chair reading through a physician's desk reference manual.Brett had been here for a little more than three hours now, one of...the last group to come over after the battle. It had been hard leaving the cockpit of the helicopter and allowing Jason to solo for the first time, harder than he had ever imagined it would be despite the uncanny speed with which the young man had picked up the basics of flight and landing. But leave it he had too. His wounded leg had been. The heaves always give me a dry mouth."Maggie walked to the other easy chair, and settled down, sitting on her feet, with the robe tucked demurely around her knees."Are you serious? I don't ever want another drink."Mike poured two glasses full, and pushed the tray toward Maggie's side of the table."Don't be stupid, Maggie. It's club soda. Have some cheese and crackers, too. If you go to bed with an empty stomach, you'll feel much worse in the morning, than if you eat a few bites tonight."Maggie. I get a small suitcase from the attic and throw a few things into it. I even toss in a few cocktail umbrellas for good memories. My brother comes in while I’m packing. He’s a few years older and we’ve always had a good relationship. He’s a little too fond of practical jokes and taking my mother's side, but we care for each other.He watches me pack and laughs. "Hey, Sis, if you really want to piss off Dad, why don't I get his favorite suitcase out of the attic? What do you think? You know you're. Jimmy chuckled, "Well, they haven't been very forthcoming with information but I think it's safe to assume they're the assholes we've been expecting. Look!" He pointed the flashlight to a large canvas bag lying on the ground with a handgun and a dart pistol lying on top of it. "I don't think they were hunting raccoons, do you?" I guess we don't have to wait for the shoe to drop now. Sarah called the Sheriff. They should be here in a few minutes. Shall we get these guys back to the house?" Well,.