. living in the dorms ... guys who had taken the class.“Jesus, that’s a pretty rifle ... where did you get it?”“Built it,” was the universal...reply.“Really?”“Yup ... Flintlock 101 first semester 1977.”“Your instructor?”“Karen Post.”“A girl?”“Yeah.”“She know anything?”“You should see what she built as a teaching aid.”“That good?”“Makes mine look like a stick.” He said, “She’s got her own shop ... big old log cabin east of town. Machine tools up the ass. Funny ... she built hers mostly with a. ’ said Thompson, looking at notes as he talked. ‘Twelve-year-old kid named Jerome —–. It’s not clear if the dog was his or not. He said…’ He paused, and I noted a look of tension on Thompson’s face. ‘What?’ I asked, peering hard at him. ‘What is it?’ ‘Commander,’ said PCpt. Thompson, ‘the kid said that the man who shot the dog was a police officer.’ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Theo and I followed in my Police SUV as Precinct Captain Thompson drove in his Police Cruiser through the. This time I didn't get my hopes up."Hi mom." So did you have a lovely anniversary honey?" Memorable." Hopefully other things would become easier as well."It sounds like you've been crying. Is anything wrong?" No. I just have a little cold and I'm a bit stuffy." My mother knew I didn't have any allergies."So, tell me all about it." I'm kind of busy right now, mom. Can I call you later?" Okay. Your dad sends his love and we both wish you two a happy anniversary. We didn't want to interrupt you. “They’re too busy making out,” he said, laughing.She looked up at his face, flickering in the dark, as the light from the screen reflected off of it.“Is that part of your nefarious plan?” she asked. “Did you bring me here to make out with me?”“Like I said,” he chuckled. “A man can hope.”She had been nervous, when they’d first arrived. But his easy manner, and banter, as they watched the ridiculous first movie, had made her lose all trace of that nervousness. And, though she couldn’t remember if.