”“Hands behind your back, ma’am.”She complied without thinking. “I’m sure you can see that there’s no need to involve my lawyer or your ...upervisor in this when we can just work it out between ourselves.”There was a sharp metallic snick as handcuffs snapped shut on her wrists and her heart suddenly froze.“What ... You jackass! Why did you handcuff me? I said I was sorry!” she spat, trying to turn but he had her crowded up against the side of the car. “Okay – fine,” she hissed. “If it makes your. Was that really the best she could do? He deserved worse."Listen to me. Jen and Fiona are alive."Click.All those friends and co-workers aren't here for you, they're here for them.Just stopping by for a friendly word and well-wishing, that's all they were doing in your room. Realization hit him like an enervating electrical current.Light that he couldn't recall being on the ceiling before seemed to burst with radiance, blinding him with intensity as the shock of realization washed over him like. I went to the elevator and pressed the button. Itarrived and a woman from the hotel was on it. I stepped on, nodded helloand turned away. She responded, saying "hello."Then out I went into the lobby. Nobody said a word, although therestaurant hostess nodded hello. Did she realize anything? Did she care?Then I went out the front door of the hotel, and guess what, I felt arelease of tension that was so palpable it was as if an anvil had beenremoved from shoulders. Next, I walked roughly half a. ‘Thanks for that, asshole! I think I’ll raise your prices five percent.’ ‘Yah, well I think I’ll call your competition and see how bad they want my business,’ Charlie threatened in mock anger. ‘How’s your mom and dad, Charlie?’ Henry finally asked. ‘They’re great, thanks. I’m trying to get them to take an Alaska cruise this summer. I think I’ve almost got them convinced.’ ‘Good for you. They’ve earned it after having to raise a son like you.’ ‘Ha Ha, very funny,’ Charlie shot back. ‘What’s on.