”Then Mike sighed and told me, “No my friend, I can't take your case. To find this guy would be like looking for a needle in a haystack. But you s...ill owe me the $1,000, which I will apply against your retainer.”Mike was playing right into my hands and i said, “Sir, i really need that $1,000 for Christmas.” Then i reached down and seductively stroked the heel of my shoe and pleaded, “Can we barter?”Mike may be smart in book ways. But he is still just a man and i know that men think with their. “Still drinking this one.”“That’s alright, I get your next one,” he says. Then he offers the girl his hand, “I’m Slade.”“Tabitha,” the teen says taking it and shaking it lightly.They begin chatting, Tabitha explaining that she is here with her grandfather but he is gambling and there is nothing for her to do. He is surprised that she found the bar, but she explains that away with a smile. She learns that Slade is in town with his cousin and he too is out at the card tables. Their drinks go down. “Yes wonderful” I replied. “I notice no wedding ring love. Are you married? In a relationship?” Not sure the reason for the question but I said “no and no”. “I have a position vacant at the moment” Mona began “would you be interested in discussing it?” It took me a couple of second to understand what she was saying. “No I already have a job” I said, struggling to understand. “Oh it is only a part-time job love. Just Sunday afternoon” she replied. What was she suggesting? “What sort of position”. They fought and each ended up in pain. Jake ran to the bathroom and asked her to unlock the door. Relieved to hear his voice she unlocked the door and fell into his arms from weakness.He told her that she wasn't safe from Greg just yet. Greg was bound to become conscious soon. He hugged her tightly and went into the other room. He handed her his jacket and the keys to his car.“Go to my apartment,” he said ,”and stay there until I come home.” She kissed him tenderly and departed from the hell.