South Beach was way too close to Miami and despite the millions of people to lose oneself among, and coupled with the fact that the Miami Mafia chieft...n lived in South Beach, you could almost sense the dread of what was to come.As annoying as Trina was, it was amazing that she hadn't been ditched earlier, but she finally got ditched in South Beach. (Maybe they waited until they were far from Chicago - to make sure she stayed "ditched"; so she needed to hustle to get by.Word was spread. "I hope you don't mind."They all bowed their heads. After Matt's short prayer, Courtney continued. "My father was a police officer and was killed on duty many years ago. I told you what I did because I became so obsessed with worry for Matt. But his job is a lot safer now, and well, like I said, I can't live without him." Courtney saw unshed tears sparkling Bridget's eyes. "I'm sorry if we embarrassed you."But Bridget was shaking her head. "No. No. It isn't that. My dad ... always said grace. ” An arched eyebrow making clear her meaning. Joseph just grinned and offered his hand. “Nice to meet you. Francis. You’re a helluva a lucky guy.” For a moment I thought Francis might be on the point of punching the cheeky youngster. Just for a moment, a dark shadow came across his face. But just as quickly as it had arrived it left and Francis recovered his customary poise. “Well, I guess I can’t argue with that. The rewards of age and wisdom,” he added in the gentlest of putdowns to the. ” I heard myself say. “Well can I help in any way?” She managed to ask as she stifled her giggles. I couldn’t help it, I laughed to, knowing how silly it looked, with me hopping from foot to foot, clutching my flies like they were on fire. “Alice.” She held her hand out. “Um… Robert… pleased to meet you.” I couldn’t shake hands right at that moment. I still had the cup in one and my trousers in the other. “Please let me buy you another.