And I'm almost done with my cigarette.” “ Woe is me. So, what brought you to DC?” “ It's a long story.” “ Touché, little miss. Well now I...ve run out of things to talk about.” “ That was fast.” “ I swear this never happens.” “ Well,” she says, dabbing her smoke out in the ashtray. “Maybe every once in a while, it's okay if it does.” “ I've never heard anyone say that, ever.” “ Just in certain cases...” She winks at me and walks away. I throw my half-smoked cigarette in the tray and rush after. . oh ok..." Caleb said and gave me a weak smile."Yeah sorry kiddo, can't get you free food." I patted his hand.Caleb turned slightly red."He's not going to be a kid anymore. My boy turns 18 on Halloween," Joseph said proudly.I had almost forgotten it was going to be Caleb's birthday. I remembered when he was growing up he'd have the best birthday parties because his birthday landed on Halloween, which was my favorite holiday."Oh that's right! Any big plans for your birthday?" I asked my. I looked in the cab ... the radio, tape deck and speakers were ripped out and the bucket seats were gone.I called home. The insurance agent asked where I was."Fort Peck Rez," I said."Your policy doesn't cover the Rez," she said."Great ... I'm in Nashua ... and it's not on the Rez. The truck is totaled." I'm not coming up there ... explain it to me," she said."Starting off ... it's on blocks." Wheels and tires," she said as I could hear her writing. "Next?" The radio, tape player and speakers. Tony readily agreed and they made arrangements. "Hmmm," said Kelly out loud, and blushed. Things were starting to look up.She went to her bedroom to change and for the second time in less than 24 hours changed the sheets on the bed.Kelly apologized to G for having to rush off, but Gloria just brushed it off. "I'll see you soon enough. You be careful girl. You listen to what Gloria tells you. You be careful."Kelly nodded in understanding and made a mental note to pick up a fresh supply of.