."I saw her from a distance. I knew just how far she had come. Thejourney had been far from easy. I knew the trials and tribulations thatshe had gone ...hrough just to get the courage to leave her house dressedlike that. It was a passing out event worth of any military school inthe world. "And I nearly lost my mind."As she got closer I saw how well suited her outfit was. A pair of blackankle boots with not too high a heel, Black Opaque tights. A Black rollneck top outlined the svelte form of her. She cast a questioning glance at me."We're taking a detour. You didn't seem to care where we headed out to, so I thought we would see what Durango was like."I could see her eyes light up. "Durango? I wonder if the train is still running. I would love to see it." Well it is kind of late in the season, but we'll see when we get there. In the meantime, would you get a Pepsi for this poor dehydrated old man?"She playfully slapped me on the shoulder. "You are not an old man. You proved that to me. They are dressed in the robes of piety. They are not adorned with golden rings and elaborate clothing. The man is stressing the need for charity and humility. He is not planting the seeds of hatred. He is sowing the seeds of righteousness.”Liala frowned and Morane took the opportunity to slip out her grasp. He stepped out of the trees before Liala could catch him.“Well met, novitiates of Serrat!” Morane said loudly.“Well met, gentle stranger,” the leader said in a pleasant voice. “You are far. Jerry looked surprised but recovered quickly. "If you still want to go, we'll go see my guy at the Lexus place after you three get back from the doctor." That sounded like a plan to me.The doctor was a stuffed shirt, who insisted on droning on like a bag of stale wind. I doubted he had any clue how to treat Jennifer successfully and excused myself to make a call. Honestly, I would have walked to the hospital in Orlando before I went to him."Hey girl," I said when Rebecca answered her mobile.