I knew she had gotten in around two because of the noise she made when she stumbled into bed. I was instantly wide awake and was going to say somethin... to her at that moment. I bent over to begin my lambasting and found her already dead to the world.I know she couldn't handle her alcohol well and was concerned about her driving home like that.I went to the garage to make sure her car hadn't sustained any damage and was surprised to find her car missing. Where had she been and who brought her. And past that, I don't think I'm a very good lover if my husband's any indication."She touched my heart with her little speech. I was appalled that she still had such a low opinion of herself. I stood up and pulled her to her feet. She came into my arms eagerly. I held her and stoked her hair."You've already exceeded all my expectations, Dee. I'm the luckiest guy in Palmdale just to get to hold you." You always know just what to say to me, Johnny. I can't believe you're only fifteen. Wait right. I've already got them all written down in my little book. These people you're going to waste here today are the most worthless human and non-human beings you will ever know. After you rotate back to the real world, you're gonna piss and moan about not having shot anyone around here that was worth shooting. Screw that ankle deep blood bullshit, keep whacking ... if it gets knee deep then let me know and we'll discuss a reprieve, or I'll find you a few buckets and mop and tell you to keep the. " pouted KeeblerKeebler found himself sitting in the middle of the forest, cookies raining down on him. Grinning, he said to himself "I'll have to try that again but mention chocolates."Marluxion turned to Virlane, "now that our interruptions have ceased, what is it?" Virlane sighed "Brand is gone, Kat can't find him anywhere." "Phoebe", they all said at once.Brand opened his eyes, then quickly closed them as the room swirled around him. Keeping his eyes closed he tried to get up, but couldn't,.