As the to clowns got High she put on her "Party Clothes" a custom Hardecker Tactical Vest, Zip Cuffs and Shotgun. She slinked up to the house and lobb...d a Flash Bang through the blown out window. A series of flashes and pops erupted from within and Elisa made entry. She found both McCreary and Big Miss on the floor totally dazed so waisting no time she zipped the both up and waited for the Cops...and Alonzo. Detective Ross exited her unmarked squad followed by closely by Alonzo. The two made. "Do you need help for the rest of your stuff?" Hazel asked.He smiled at her once again. "No, this is everything I need."Hazel looked puzzled. "I thought that people who did massages usually used one of those padded tables."Peter smiled, "Oh yes I have one in my salon," he said, "but I've found that the best way to relieve tension properly, is to do it in the client's home, using their own furniture and in familiar, comfortable surroundings."Hazel still looked good for her age and Peter found. Well at least we had somewhere to sit without being cooped up inside the tent.It rained all day. Lunch was a big event. It was a welcome break from just sitting around. We ate our lunch and made a new pot of coffee. Soon we were settling back into our old routine of reading and carving. My crow was beginning to take shape. It was actually beginning to look like a bird. The template I had brought along was a big help. When it got down to the details, I would need to work from memory.By dinner. 44 bullet spun him around when it hit, but he turned a full 360° and still tried to hit me with his war club as he fell. I would have been hit if he had been inches closer, and I would have had broken bones, even if I had not been killed. That was a closer call than I like to contemplate.I quickly reloaded my pistol and holstered it. Then, I began reloading my rifle as I walked my horse toward the wagon. I finished that just before I reached the wagon and met two grateful teamsters. "Howdy,.