We drove to a local restaurant that featured good steaks for us men and some chicken and fish entrees for the two girls.I think the pilot and hostess ...ere surprised when I immediately ordered a Beefeaters. Joan and Donte looked at me for permission and I waved at them to have what they wanted. There soon was five us drinking the almost bitter liquid with olives and munching on some appetizers. We all ordered various sizes of excellent meat. I had a fairly large rib-eye that melted in my mouth.. At this point I was covered in sweat, exhausted, and ready to get out of there. I just filled my shaker with water and protein and started shaking it vigorously when he walked in. He just walked over from behind me and asked “what’s in the shaker?” This was odd since he’d never talked to me more than to say “no” to needing the equipment I was on. Not to be rude I told him “protein”. He replied with “what kind?”I told him “I’m not sure, just whatever I grabbed from the supplement store.”He. ‘We’re sorry it’s come to this,’ Jeff added. ‘Why?’ Cal wanted to know. ‘Money and lots of it,’ Paul answered. ‘This isn’t right,’ Jake growled. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Claire shook her head slowly, willing her dizziness to go away. ‘Are you okay?’ Matt asked. ‘I think so,’ Claire murmured, touching her forehead. ‘My head’s bleeding,’ she added. Matt sat up with a groan and looked at Claire’s head. ‘It’s not too bad,’ Matt told her. ‘You look bad,’ Claire said. ‘My leg is broken and so are a few of my. "What's your name sweetie?" I asked, directing my question to the tot. "Emily." She replied softly, swinging her flowered sundress in the brilliant light. "That sure is a pretty name." I smiled, "Did your Mommy give it to you?" The little one frowned and looked back down the hill, "I don't have a Mommy." That short sentence felt like it ripped my heart out, I gave the jogger a sad, knowing glance. Both of us knew exactly how she was feeling. "Poor kid." He sighed. She rocked on her.