I got the bullet out. Actually, he's a very lucky man. Another inch or two and the bullet would have cut through an artery. He probably would have ble... to death before you could get him here." May I see him now?" Miranda asked anxiously."Of course," said the doctor, motioning her in. "He's still pretty groggy and he needs rest, but you can talk with him for a few minutes."Dr. Welty stayed outside as Miranda went to Tom's side."Tom, Honey, it's Miranda."His eyes opened and as he recognized her,. It was good to know that she hadn’t immediately freaked out, also. ‘Yeah! Well, you’re not doing too badly yourself I’ve must say… three out of four! Would you have dreamed that this trip could get so crazy and wild, when you look back on it?’ Rick asked with a chuckle. ‘Hell no, Ricky… I’ve screwed my two daughters from my first marriage, for Christ’s sakes, and loved every sinful, Goddamn moment of it! Fuck it all, hey… might as well go out with a bang,’ Andrew said. Rick winced just a little. ”“Thank you, I do the best I can having two children underfoot.”“I am not a child, mother ... I am fifteen!”“Well, I guess I’ve been told, haven’t I?”“Donald,” John said. “Kinder words get kinder responses.”“Sorry Mom, I’m just trying to do the best I can as the man of the house.”Opening the door from the four-car garage to the house, Kathleen said, “Please bring in the presents boys and put them under the tree.”She went back to get Emma, who was still sleeping.“I’ll bet that Emma really loves. ..transformed into these girls? Why?His thoughts led him to the door of the police station. Officer Max was waiting for him. He looked eager for Tom to arrive. Quickly, and with barely a word, they walked back to the holding room. The three girls appeared as they had in the previous room, older, grown, active, and ready to leave."I want to speak to the chief," a thin brunette exclaimed. All three of them appeared to be wandering about, anxious to leave."These were our pub girls?" Tom.