" My pop always says if you count the closest friends you have on your fingers and you go over one hand, you’re kidding yourself." Jessie said smili...g." I like that." Jacob said with a similar smile." Me too obviously." Jessie said." I know I probably sound like a broken record but thank you." Jacob said." Your welcome. I was just playing the part of fairy godmother. It is your turn as a hero in distress to go and make things right with your damsel." Jessie said smiling." Chris won't like that. ..” I slowly lift my gaze from the floor, focusing on her feet “She is amazing, I could never be anything but happy to know her...”She seems to consider her next question carefully, before speaking in a bold tone “Then what is the problem Theodore?”I can feel my heart thudding to life, and chuckle slightly under my breath “Just like your movies...” Taking in another breath, I try to calm my nerves as I speak, my ears now tinged red “I... I want more...” My eyes slowly begin to glide up her. The man, with graying hair, a clean-shaven face,in a pinstripe suit, was gripping the wrist of the woman. She wasyounger than him, she looked to be in her early thirties. She wasAsian, with short black hair, barely touching her shoulders, but longand delicate features. Even from here, Penny could see how tight hisgrip was. They got up to leave, and before Penny could think better ofit, she followed.Outside the restaurant, on the street, they were arguing. Well, moreaccurately, he was berating. The pistol was still in the man's holster and his pants leg was smoldering from the powder blast down his leg.Han didn't say a word as sounds of the barrage of gunfire echoed away over the hills. She dismounted hurriedly and checked the men for more pistols and ammunition. Ben had taught her that a person on a mission from God could never have too many guns or enough ammunition. They took all the pistols, three more knives, and some jerky from the saddle bags before they were back in the.