"I let her get to her feet then handed her the gun and the bag of powder, joking "I hope that isn't your best dress." You've got it wet" she complai...ed. Looking at the shreds of fabric trailing onto the ground while the remnants of its right sleeve slide down her slender arm I said "I think getting wet is the least of its problems!"She looked at me strangely "You've got the gunpowder wet, I'll have to go back to the car to re-load. You stay here, or go back up to the tor; if anyone sees. Perhaps the most important offer you have ever received.”“An offer is it?”“Yes, but first some background. I am afraid your mother was not totally forthcoming with you and I avoided the issue by remaining away. Perhaps we both should have shared what I’m about to tell you years ago. It might have made things easier for you.”Easier, I don’t understa...”He smiled. “Of course you don’t. That’s why I am here.”“Please, what is this all about?” she asked.“First I need to go back in time, before you. Lifeguard 9Approaching the house, Caley was walking toward them out the front door. Ashley was the first one out of the door and she rushed up to Caley and began to hug her, kiss her and generally act like she knew Caley. Alex upon seeing that could only say to himself, “Ashley’s got great taste in women.” John and Fay were next with all the hugs and kisses as Alex held back just a bit. Ashley gave a last kiss to Caley, then she along with John and Fay went inside the door where “Hellos!” were. *She finished the call on a more upbeat note, then called Lena. Lena answered with "That doll was a cute touch!" "Action figure, thank you very much! Snooping again?" "No, but your mom was more startled than she let on. I wondered what thefuss was." Angel told her about her schedule, and the odd way the manager acted. Lenaoffered to try and find out what was behind it, but Angel decided to letit drop for the time being. She did mention that she wouldn't mind at allif Lena paid some attention to.