The temperature was already in the triple digits. And as if the weather wasn't irritating enough, more problem were ahead. All of which brought on by ... lack of funds. Though it was the banks fault that you were short changed on your paycheck, you're the one paying the price. So far, the end of the month is coming fast and not only do you have to pay for the rent, in full, on your apartment, but you also need money for tuition just so that you can stay in school. All day you've been trying to. She refused to tell him where they weregoing. It gnawed its way into his mind street after street, block afterblock as she drove through unfamiliar areas of the city. Then, withoutwarning, she turned into the parking lot of a small, squat, unfamiliarbuilding. Eric's eyes went wide looking at the window of the place whichwas covered in bold and bright art work, colorful flowing water anddragons with a sundry of other things. A garish neon sign burning in thecenter of all the artwork radiated. "Squeal! Sandy said, "See, Dad! She's smart." Why? Because she agrees with YOU?"Blonde hair. Blue eyes. Big smile. And smart mouth. "Yeah! That would be one of the signs."Nina didn't help by giggling. We had The Plan. I came to find out that in the presence of Sandy and Nina, The Plan was liable to pop up at random times, solutions for various questions in life.The Plan was carried out. Pizza arrived, just as the first load of clothes went into the washer.Sam the cat was on the dryer. Pretty and mature. She didn't mention any guys in her life. But on the third night, after falling asleep I woke up around midnight to banging and slamming at the door. It sounded like someone was breaking in. The doorbell was rang like 15 times too. It stopped and I texted her if everything was okay and she said it was. Then it happened again but much much more worse and aggressive. I texted her again if we should call the cops. She said no. I heard her go downstairs and open the door and heard.