''``Thanks Coach!'' Coleson flashed Josh a smug look and walked off.Josh was immediately on his feet. ``What is this Coach?'' he asked,waving the s...spension notice at Turner.``You refused treatment by the team Doctor. That's in violation ofyour contract. Your salary's forfeit and you're subject to a $25,000fine for each day in default. Retroactive.'' Turner was cold. He wasnotorious for his ruthless methods of maintaining discipline among theplayers.``But that woman's crazy Coach! . For that, you have my everlasting gratitude.” She blushed with the effusive praise. “Thank you my Lord King.” “Do not thank me child, it is no less than your due. I only regret that I must ask much of you now. Newlyn is right, we have difficult work ahead of us. And dangerous work. Our enemies are gathering against us even now, for Sheridan will have surely also heard the song and felt the spell as it was worked.” Eager to assist her king and queen, Isla gripped Maccus’ hand firmly and. She left John to sleep in -- after all it was a weekend -- and went down to the kitchen. No one else was up, and Joanne made herself a muesli breakfast with fruit. She took it outside and sat on the back deck where she'd sunbaked the previous day. It was a beautiful sunny morning. Joanne listened to birds singing as she ate her muesli. She felt good with the world. She heard noises in the kitchen. "Is that you John?" No mom, it's me."Her son sounded decidedly nervous. Joanne knew she had to do. "I don't have any real money, but you can take whateveryou want, just let me go-" She leaned in and put the point of the knife under his chin, forcing his head back.He made a startled noise, more a squeak than a grunt. "Listen to me!" She snapped. "Youhave one chance to stay alive, and that is to do exactly as I say. Argue with me, or failto follow my instructions exactly, and I will bleed you right here. Understand?" "Yes!" He yelped. She backed up again. "Out. Slowly." He climbed.