Nevertheless, even the concept of credit was alien to Paul, who now for the first time in his life had the opportunity to spend it. Paul’s main conc...rn as he travelled to his modest hotel on the upper levels of one of the colossal buildings was the bag handcuffed to his wrist in which he carried the precious data crystals that mostly justified his journey. Before he even saw the room where he’d be staying for the next month or so, he had to take his bag to a secure safe that was encased in. The Earl got back up and, fearful for hiswife's safety, charged Beckett from behind. Beckett lost his balance,fell sideways, tripped over the fireplace surround, and cracked hishead on the mantlepiece, which killed him.I was bright pink by now. I hoped no one noticed. But all eyes wereon Susie. Every word she said was true. The Coroner asked a fewquestions of clarification and then thanked her for her testimonyI was then called to describe the incident from my own point of view.I was asked. None of Joy's classmates were hoping tomorrow night was good to be morethan expected; they all believed that they knew the prom would exceedexpectations. The prom was going to be magical, how could it not?Tomorrow night was going to be filled with good times amongst closefriends to form memories which they felt would last a lifetime.The only person who was immune to the effects of the upcoming night ofecstasy was Joy. Joy arrived early to school, got a ride in from herfather, for the same. I locked up the car and set out on foot after her.She entered a rather seedy looking bar. I waited a few minutes, then followed her in. I could see her sat on a stool at the bar, so as she wouldn't see me, I went straight to the toilet. When I came out I saw 2 black guys just finishing a game of pool and they were standing talking in whispers together and sniggering and taking a great interest in Elaine. I sat at a table in the corner and watched as the 2 guys approached my wife. They stood.