The next morning Norma, the Navajo swamper that graduated from high school earlier in the summer, stepped out onto the beach, looked at the sky, and a...nounced, "All right, that was the end of the really hot stuff for the summer."Over the last several trips, Crystal, Scooter and the rest of Team 3 had become increasingly impressed with Norma. She was a hard worker and a good swamper -- but she was on just a little different wave length than the rest of them. For one thing, she had a weather. . like I'm in my real skin, for the first time in my life. I'mafraid to say that this is how I want to live, but I'm afraid to give itup, too."Kateri reached over and patted his thigh. "I think I get it, babe.Look... think about it over the weekend. We'll talk about it and you cantalk to Angie and your mom, too. Then, on Monday, go see that doctor andtalk to her. I'll go with you if you want me too. Then... then you canmake up your mind. Ok?"He nodded."I do have to admit, though," Kateri. He had a look of menace, street criminal about him. His eyes glowed with delight seeing young Debbie tied doggie looking over her shoulder back at him.The masked man turned to him also. "Your face man! He shouted. The black thug approached the terrified girl. "I don't need a mask. No one ID's me if they know what's good for them." He crouched down beside Debbie and gripped her face making her pout. "My friend here knows where you live remember. You told him." Debbie grunted realising she had.. I really should start looking for some part time work,” Isabel said.“I thought your parents left you a lot of money?” Alex asked“Some, yes, but I’d like to use as little of that is possible and the bills are going to start coming in soon so...” Isabel said.“Yeah, you know Mr Parker is always looking for new help at the Crash?” Alex said.Isabel cringed slightly.“Not the waitress type?” Alex asked.“Uhhhhh ... well it’s just not something I would jump at or consider. But then I guess beggars can’t.