.. well, when it does, we're not rich, but we will definitely be able to do..."I looked at her. "Lauren," I said. "I still have no idea what's happeni...g here. But one thing I know for sure is that I can afford this, and I want to help you get to the bottom of whatever happened. Please — accept this in friendship."She nodded soberly."And," I couldn't help adding, "Front row tickets for your next concert, of course."She looked startled at me for a moment and then grinned merrily. "You got it. And. I'm sure Myra would have called me by now if there was a problem. He's one lucky son of a gun, if you ask me." That, he is. So, what can I get ya, Doc? I got a fresh vat of beer I've been brewing for a bit. It's pretty damn good, if I say so myself." That sounds perfect. Bring a couple. Fryer is on his way down to join me, right now." Two it is, and it's on the house," Eli said with a grin.Kaala returned his smile, being used to his little game. As everything the clan grew or collected was. Why take money from Florian in the first place?’ ‘Because he’s paying in advance. That and there have always been loose ends between our people.’ Maran clenched her fist at her side. She was getting agitated, and when that happened there was usually an electric shock of a reaction. The thirst to strike out was becoming a bit stronger since she had taken liberties with Havelock’s nose, and her fingers tingled with anticipation. ‘I don’t have people.’ ‘Once a Claw, always a Claw. That scar on. Well, that’s going too far – I really wasn’t quite that free with them. You get the idea, though. Actually, however, it’s not as if I were doing something that the others weren’t. I took quite a few pictures so you’ll see what I mean. I have a feeling that all four of us women will be a bit unbelieving about our actions now that we’re back home!’ ‘Ok, go on and shock me some more!’ ‘Juanita came over each morning and prepared breakfast, made the beds, straightened up the rooms and, in general,.