’ ‘I’ll wait it out,’ Karl said. ‘I’m not wearing my visor and I’d rather not have that woman accidentally scratch my eyes out.’ Dom s...ghed and took a swig of his coffee. When the man pushed the manager, he made to jump up but Karl restrained him. ‘Don’t,’ said his teammate. He nodded in the direction of the counter. ‘Someone’s already called the police, and they’re helping him now.’ Dom glared but sat down. Karl was right, it wouldn’t help anyone if he got into a fight and hurt his hands. It. He is not in the truck. Before I can react Amber has a pair of handcuffs on my right wrist and it locked to the handholds in the back of the truck. "What are you doing?" I finally ask. Before I can say another word she has that ball-gag in my mouth. She grabs my other wrist and it is locked to the other handhold on the other side of the truck. I struggle I feel the leather blindfold placed over my eyes. I feel Amber take my shoes off. She throws them in the front seat. I feel her secure my. Our wives worked together as nurses and wouldn't be home for several hours. I knew my wife would be mad if I was buzzed, but what the hell, it was Friday. We stopped on the way to buy a six-pack of beer and a pint of Jack Daniels. I was slightly leery of this because of a possible DUI getting home, but also because I get a little crazy on the hard stuff and am liable to do anything. Jim was driving and pulled into a little remote parking spot surrounded on 3 sides by trees maybe 50 feet. “You’ve been saved ... for now.”By the time Rick opened the back door to his office, Courtney was sitting in her chair, facing Michael, who was eyeing her threateningly. His gaze switched to Rick as he walked toward the doorway.Rick walked through his office, continuing out to Courtney’s desk, oblivious to what had just occurred, but aware that Michael had been there for some time. “Hi, Michael, what can we do for you today?” He said casually.Rick and Michael discussed business for a few.