”She walked beside me and grinned, “you really need a protection specialist?”I slowed when I saw the new comp, it was one of the best they made....I shook my head and then looked at her, “what I need is to find the bastards that sent us out in a life boat to die.”She nodded, “check with the police first.”She hesitated, “I am Jamie.”I smiled as I looked at her, “we need to get you armed.”She slipped one of her arms around mine, “I was hoping you would say that.”First I checked in with the station. I puttered around for a couple of hours, putting stuff away and trying to make the new place look like somebody actually lived there. The rest could wait for tomorrow.Sunday morning, I was up early. My muscles were a little stiff from yesterday's exertions, but after a breakfast of cold, leftover spaghetti, tenderly transported by me from the old place, I was feelin' good. I worked steadily for the entire morning, putting stuff away and shaping up the apartment.By 11 a.m., it was lookin' pretty. Jude continued to drink, and I could also see the effects it was having on her. Her reactions were slowed. She seemed to sway a bit on her feet even when there was no music. I knew her limits with booze, and she was well past them.Just then, the music changed as the DJ announced it was a “lover’s block” of slow songs for romance.” Marcel pulled Jude into his arms, pressing up against her. She quickly glanced around the room, not seeing me, and interlocked her fingers behind Slick’s neck. That. ”“How is it going with you two?”“Things are a little testy lately.”“Is there anything I can do to help you?”“Yes, that’s why I’m here. Where’s Mom?” She asked looking at the normally occupied livingroom.“She and Wendy are in town shopping, something about more baby clothes. Tina is the kid’s bedroom nursing James and Emily. Lisa, Hanna, and Jennifer will be here later. They want to take me to the park for a picnic.”“Lisa is certainly making her presence known to you. She’s here more often than.