Now that the phone calls had been made, it meant that nearly everything that could be done from the estate had been done. Now Sam was going to finish ...hat ride. Chapter 8 Chase sat quietly at the dinner table, feeling extremely uncomfortable. Sam had joined them for dinner that night, dressed as usual in a pair of jeans and a tee shirt. As soon as she had entered the dining room, her Mother had commented on, as she phrased it ‘Your shabbiness of dress.’ Sam was used to this so just ignored her. I think too many paid a high price for that victory as the press called it, they even named it The new battle of Bastogne." it was said in a bit stern and angry tone. "Tell me, were you among those who were encircled?", he asked as he put on back his glasses. "Yes, I was sir" I answered, not really sure how to approach the subject myself. I had full three years to recover from it, I was rebuilt, rejuvenated. I battled those demons and put them to rest, with a new purpose to put it all. “Well honey I don’t know.” Nicole knew the law and knew what would happen if they were stopped by the police. “Come on Mom, the only thing out here are cows and corn fields." Mom reluctantly agreed. Beth was having some difficulties keeping the car from weaving into the other lane. She also alternated from driving slow to fast. Before long she was going 85 in a 50 mph road when she took the curve too fast, veered out of her lane and almost hit a cop car. Mom grabbed the wheel and brought the. “Okay, that's like the third time some guy has stared me down here.” she said quietly. “I mean, I'm used to getting a little attention from men, but this is crazy! Do you think..?” she paused. “I don't mean to be judgmental but maybe they don't see too many Asian people around here.”I looked at her, and grinned slightly, “Lys, I don't think they see too many hot girls without a bra on around here.”Her eyes went wide and her cheeks flushed red. She leaned into the table to hide her chest. “Is it.