“Sorry to make you go through that, but thank you.”The store was out of her way coming home from college, but something else wasn’t. “As long ...s you pick up the free pizza on my account, and it counts as my turn cooking, we’re even.”“Done. I should be home by five.”That saved me from having to make something for dinner that evening. Happy with the outcome, I gathered up the eight bags of groceries on one arm, and headed for the apartment. Unlocking the door proved an adventure as usual, but I. Norris entered the room and pulled Eric up onto his feet, who continued to protest despite the inevitability of the situation. This all felt like some bizarre nightmare, Eric had never done anything quite this reckless and stupid before. I struggled against the cuffs and finally found my voice: “Pl-please … please don’t take him,” I pleaded, “I – I’m sure I can make it worth your while.” Harrow froze on the spot for a moment and seemed to be pondering his options. After some consideration, he. Shehanded me the document and I quickly signed it without bothering to readthe fine print. I knew I was screwed either way so it did not matter."Very good Mr. Franken. Now I would like you to go out and see Toni. Hehas a list of things for you to do before you are ready to come back towork tomorrow. I would like you to follow the list of directions and thenreport back here to my office at 9 am sharp tomorrow. Any questions?" sheasked with a smug smile? I shook my head and she showed me back out. ‘I give you my word Izzy, that I will not try to take advantage of this situation.’ God how those words haunted him! She had believed him, and trusted him when he had told her that, and now he had to keep on repeating it to himself, to stop him doing what he so desperately wanted to do. The next time Izzy showed signs of stirring Daniel seized the opportunity to gently move her away a little, so that he could rise from the sofa, where he stood tall and proud in front of the fire. Turning.