She had a drug history, along with a history of violence. She used to be a normal, decent person. A college professor, a devoted wife and mother. Then...she got hooked on drugs, and went on a power trip. Her life took a turn for the worst. To be honest, I almost kind of sympathized with her until I found out she killed innocent people. That’s never okay in my book. Nobody deserves to get killed unless they’re guilty of killing someone else in cold blood. I’m against the death penalty, except when. There was a sensation on my wrists, and a certain tightness that was too strong for just hands. I began to squirm, now realizing that the opportunity for my escape was closing. Tears were running freely down my face and a sob escaped my lips. He laughed, and loosened his grip. I stumbled forward, tripping over my own feet. I fell to the ground, hitting my side on the pavement. I whimpered as I saw the looming figure standing above me.“It seems you didn’t get far.” He chuckled. I attempted to. ”“Okay. Tell her I said happy birthday, and I will get something to her.”“Mr. Wainwright, you don’t have to do that.”Frank just laughed and cut the connection.Jeff looked at the phone before returning it to its charging cradle. Shit, I think I’m going to enjoy being rich.“Arlene,” he yelled, “come here, please.”Arlene was there in about one second flat. She had been eavesdropping just outside the open door and almost bowled Jeff over as he stood up.Diana heard all the ruckus and looked in. “I. "Being married, I know I shouldn't feel such an attraction to him, but my husband is always putting me on display before his business clients." The young man in a new employee of mine in fact." The Wizard said with a smile. "He's checking the stock in the backroom for me right now. If you'd like to sit down and wait, I can see if he can take a moment to wait on you personally."As the wizard disappeared beyond the beaded curtain, Lois looked around at the weird store and saw it filled with love.