It ... it just...” Gary replied and stammered as he struggled with the childhood inspired fear of being underwater.“I know what you’re experienc...ng, Gary. It may not seem rational to others, especially these fish-like swimmers; but almost drowning isn’t a fun experience, and can lead to major water wariness,” I said as Zupena and Lynette rested their heads on my thighs while soaking in the Jacuzzi.“All of us girls would be glad to help both of you overcome your water fears and teach you how to. I couldn't worry about it now though. I was going to be late. I jumped into the ice cold shower and got ready for the day.Once I was ready I rushed down to the kitchen were my mom was cleaning. Ever since dad left she had become a bit of a busy body and perfectionist. Everything in the house except for Sara's and my rooms had to be exactly the way she wanted it and she made sure of it. Even as I opened the fridge to get some juice everything was organized so exact that it got a bit on my. " He turned back to Claudia, C'mon Bitch, empty the till fore I cut yore ass.' Oh I said, don't cut that pretty ass, that'd piss me off and worse make her mad.' Shut da' fuck up sucka, c'mon gimme the money." She didn't move If you're smart you'll leave now I said, he kept looking from her to me, undecided. Okay, I say, if you leave now, I won't hurt you, and the Cops are on the way. He looked from me to Claudia. If; I continued, you move towards her I will hurt you, badly. he only. Anyone failing to follow those instructions will be killed. Once you do that, we will talk.”From all the vehicles, men exited with no rifles and their hands up. Sharon said, “There’s some trying to trick you, Dad.”Misty responded, “Shoot ‘em, Sharon.”We heard rifle fire from her area. None of the men standing outside were shot but a few dead ones fell out of vehicles along with their rifles. The men outside had dropped down to lie in the snow. None tried to shoot.I shouted, “Treachery is.