" Oh... Is there anything I can do to help?" There's nothing you can do. I just found out my mom died... I don't even have the money to get back for t...e funeral... Go away!"Mark realized that the sweat he thought he saw were tears covering her cheeks. He unzipped his backpack and rooted around inside underneath his notebooks. After a moment of writing, he said, "Kara, I think I got your last name right, didn't I? Here, take this."Kara took the slip. She realized it was a check for a thousand. The song was almost finished."I can. If you want me to." I do," Larry blurted out."Ok ... give me your number," she said softly.Larry recited his number to her just in time the song finished. He quickly pressed the monitored for a commercial break. Larry took off his headphones and looked over at his friend Jay."I'm out of here. Have fun," Larry said as he tried to rush out."Alright bro, take care," Jay went over and took over the station.Larry put on his jacket since fall had just arrived. He. He used to teach me how to fight too." I can teach you more." Okay. I'm glad he found you. He needs you."Maja nods in agreement.The woman continues. "How did he find you?" Nick." Who?" The god." Oh. You'll introduce me?" Nick would very much like that."The woman actually shivers a little, and whispers, "For a god, he's sexy."Maja laughs. "You don't know the half of it."It turns out meeting the emperor proves disappointing to Nick. He has an inkling upon their arrival at the capital port city.. ’ We arrived within a few minutes and headed into the house hand in hand. Jon, I am sure thinking he was in for a dud of an evening and me knowing it would be anything but boring. ‘Jess and Jon, so glad you could make it.’ Patty Gilson said with an air of royalty as she greeted us at the door. ‘Patty, we would not miss your party for all the tea in China.’ Jon said as we slid past our hostess for the evening. The house was stunning as we left the foyer and headed into the living room. ‘How.