"It's Amelia," she said. "Amelia Cardelli."As if I had a list of Amelias to choose from."Hello, kiddo," I said cheerfully.Amelia's reply was tearful."...e need your help," she said. "Mom and me. Enrico's gone and Mom is really worried. I'm scared, too. I didn't know who else to call. Can you come here? Please?" Let me speak to your mother for a moment, if I may," I said. I wasn't certain that Amelia had a firm grasp on the situation.Seconds later, my long-ago girlfriend was on the line."Who is. She didn't have to get many buttons undone before she could see the closely wrapped strips of tape around my torso."What happened to you?!" she asked again. This time she sounded upset. "Did my mother do that?!"I told you she was a smart girl. Didn't I? Hell, I can't remember now, but if I didn't, I should have, because she was."Don't worry about it," I tried to growl. It came out as more of a weak gasp as her hand slid inside my shirt and right over a cracked rib. I followed that up with a. I dont want to name the movie theater because i may getinto trouble.I wore a loose fitting t shirt and really baggy basket balltype shorts to help with the heat.It was really hot out and not many people were out on the streets. It was during the week also so many were at work. I got to the theater paid my ticket and went inside. It was niceto feel the air conditioning. I only live a few blocks from the theater but with the heat i was sweating already. I got some popcorn a water and went to the. They both sat back down glowering at each other, Lexi slowly and methodically started cleaning up the mess around her plate ignoring Con, she winced as everyone started talking again, quietly she asked her Grandfather if they had a bathing room, Alex nodded telling her where it was "are you all right? Lexi" he said just as quietly. Swallowing the lump in her throat she nodded, then stood up and excused herself tiredly walking out of the room. Con watched Lexi leave the room with a frown, he.