He came down and Paul came up, passing on the high-five, started earlier.I went to him and quietly murmured, “You sound like a Broadway singer, but ...ou look uncomfortable. Move around more, you are telling a story to a bunch of people who don’t understand why Maria’s name and her memory is so important to you. I want to hear your emotion this time, OK Percival?”“Got it, Boss,” he said, chuckling.I went to the choir; I gave them mostly echoing lines of what Paul was singing.I nodded to Jeremy.. Debra called a friend of Dan’s named Jake. Jake and Dan had been friends since they were k**s. Jake owned an Adult Book and Accessory store just on the outskirts of town. Debra inquired about closing time, and made arrangements to stop by around closing so she could try on some of store’s nastiest attire. Through out her marriage to Dan, she had always wanted to be a “little sex pot” for him, but couldn’t seem to break the ice within herself. She hoped dressing slutty would cause her to act. Everybody had left for the day, except him, as he had to check on a few things before he could leave. He also tended to stay later working on paperwork or various non-important things, simply because he hated going home to his wife. She worked second shift so usually he stayed just late enough that he would get home as she was leaving, so he could spend time with his daughter without dealing with his wife.When he finished and came into the office I was just finishing up and getting ready to. They hadjust turned the corner when they saw the new girl get out and quickly runinside but not before seeing her face.Junior was going to say something but Valerie called them over. Shepointed at Todd approaching and asked the boys to save the interrogationfor another day. Steven wasn't interested in excuses, he loudly demandedto know why Adrian was there.Todd took over and told the three boys that Adrian is no longer Adrian.He sternly told them, "Adrian is now Mia. She is our daughter. I am.