After a quick cup of coffee and a brief wave to Charles, he drove in to Washington. Twice a week he met with Bill to see how various issues were progr...ssing. So far, it seemed productive. Bill seemed to genuinely appreciate JD's insights and JD made a point of not talking to Paul about policy decisions. 'The decision process needs to be between Bill and Paul', JD reminded himself frequently, 'you in the way, old man.'He was very careful to avoid Helen when he was in the office.He was in the. '??????????? 'Idon't know baby. But I won't let him touch you or hurt you. I promise. If ithas to be, he can do what he wants to me, but I won't let him harm you.'??????????? 'Butwhat if he wants to. What if he wants to hurt me. To hurt me down there andback? The kid replied as she motioned to her cunt and behind.??????????? 'Hewon't. I won't let him.'??????????? 'Butwhat if he wants to. Starts to. How would you stop him? You couldn't get to himthen and just hurt your neck for trying. How, Mom?. .." I sighed. "Culpable as ever." I really am serious darling. I don't know what's got into me. Ever since Morocco it's like I can hear every tick of my body clock. I need this so much it hurts, but..." I lifted an eyebrow questioningly as she paused."I can't do it without you, and I'm so frightened that you won't want to do it with me. You've never ever talked about wanting children, and you've got so much on, and..."She was getting wound up, over-talking herself in her effort to convince and. I hope you were insured" Yes, our financial advisor made sure we were fully covered" We? - do you have family? There were no signs of anyone else living there" Just my brother Josh, but he moved out about two years ago" OK, would you like me to contact him to come and get you?" Shit, he lives up north somewhere, speed-dial #1. Oh shit, did my phone survive" 'fraid not, can you remember his number" 06-388-4167"She pulled out her cellphone and called."Hello is this Josh?" This is Detective.