Let our people know about this, and let them know that they should use extra care in approaching buildings that may contain resources survivors need. ...nything else?”“One thing, Jon. I’m thinking we should hold off and deal with this particular event as part of our securing the area rather than sending out a dedicated patrol. Do you agree?”“Yes, there are undoubtedly other stores in Auburn that have been seized. Finding and taking care of the problems will probably be part of a street-to-street. Grace smiled sweetly, but the look in her eyes let him know that he would have to grovel a little tonight to get dessert.Lunch came, and it was clear that Astrid was determined to poke at Grace. Mac did what he could to steer the conversation back to business and was pleasantly surprised when Grace jumped in.“I’ve looked over the financial reports you sent to Mac…”But Astrid interrupted, “Oh, I know why I thought you were a whore, because Alice told me that McKinley hired you to fuck him on his. "Well, when it comes to the bedroom I'd say you've moved from high school to doing post graduate work!"They both laughed."Satisfied?" he asked."That's not the question. The question is..." I asked if you were satisfied last night."She could not deny him an answer even though she felt the conversation slipping away from her."All right, yes. If the truth be known I've never been as satisfied as I was last night. But we need to talk about what happens now." And what does happen now?" Chris, Honey,. He’s like my brother! That would be weird. So I just shrugged it off as I slid on my flip flops, put on my headband and bag and headed out of the door. *** I was at his house, walking up the driveway to Leo’s house. I was too shy and kept walking with my head down and brushing my dark hair out of my face. I would only know a few people here. The only real reason I’m here is because Leo was so excited to see me again. And it was his birthday, so I had to come. It would be my first time.