"Can I go now?" Yeah, I suppose so," said Paul. "But remember, you're still to explainyour actions." Ok, I will," sighed Mike. "I think I'll go home w...th him," said Alicia finally. "If he triesanything, I can always kick him again."Mike gave a weak smile. Her last kick did indeed hurt.Paul was left with just Kelly for company on the way home, a journeythat was now running late."I think Mike is more girl-phobic now," said Paul. "I really hope hisexplanation is worth it." I hope so too," said. Mia waved smelling salts under Wendell’s nose.“Will he live?” Patty asked.“Oh yes, your Peter already has the mind of a master.” Mia looked to Peter as Master Sun tightened the belt around Peter’s waist.“No, I meant Wendell, will he live?” Patty asked.“Who cares, I’m just making it so he can walk out of here.” Mia giggled, “His stuff is already outside the door.”“What happened?” Moaning, Wendell had his left hand on his solar plexus and was waving his right hand to push the smelling salts. "I was about ready to jump up and hit him when he said, "Listen, I know this is a hard proposal to listen to but think about it."I didn't dare hit him because I was afraid that if I started I would not be able to stop, so I got up and left.I stewed over what John had said for the next three hours until Judy came home. She noticed my mood as soon as she walked in the door."What's wrong." Nothing." Don't say nothing. I know when something is bothering and you look particularly agitated tonight.. ..Shaking her head she awoke from yet another daydream as she poured another cup of coffee for another customer in the little cafe she was working. It was quite busy tonight, most tables were occupied. Gradually, though, the place emptied, and only a few tables were still full. Her eyes were wandering round the room when a group of what had at first seemed like students of the local university caught her eye. She noticed that they were speaking Dutch amongst themselves but English to the other.