The slimy prick,’ she spat again, this time at nobody in particular. ‘We have no plans of being dead tonight, so you can either ride peacefully wi...h me, or knocked senseless over Bugg’s shoulder, it’s your choice m’lady,’ he said as he offered his hand to her. She stared over at Bugg for a long lingering moment, weighing the choice he had given her for an insultingly long time before agreeing to ride peacefully with him, displaying a supernatural grace with a mocking curtsy as she accepted his. ’ She stepped into the hallway, shot him a torrid smile, and said, ‘Don’t go anywhere, Dude,’ then closed the bedroom door. Sam glanced at the alarm clock. There was still an hour before he’d have to leave and pick up Chris. ‘I wonder if there’s a second round left in this old gun.’ The clouds broke apart and the sun reappeared. Feeling restless, he stood, looked out the back window, and marveled at all the flowers. A nearly continuous garden encircled the fenced in lawn. Red, pink and white. She had no idea how that beast would come at her, or from where, and she wanted to be ready.Another head appeared over the top of the nest. A less squarish head. A softer and slightly rounder head. The chest appeared and from its slightly curvier appearance, Blair knew a female had entered the nest.The female brayed a disquieting welcome. She lifted her mouth to the sun and let out a string of loud almost chirpy sounds. Then, she, too, sank down on all fours and began to parade around in front. The song came to an end and before another could start I moved in front of the table and held up my hands."My friends ... sisters, brothers. I think you'll all agree that we've been united in praise this morning. We've shared in the ancient, central act of Christian life, and God has blessed us with His presence and in accepting and even leading our worship. It's time to share our lunch. If you're new here, please stay and join us – you'll be very welcome. I'm going to pray a blessing, then I'd.