Sighing she replied it was early in the morning."'She' wanted to 'talk'," she explained.Charles nodded, all-knowingly."Don't blame her, really," Adell... continued, "how can anyone remain normal with all that crazy circus. And so young too," she added."Sure Adelle," replied Charles, "but hey, she's been trained for this since Elementary School. She ought to know all about fame and stardom and all that shit." Maybe," replied Adelle, "but how can anyone prepare for what she's been through?" Ain't. Yes, I left him for you. I actually fell in love with you, almost at first sight, but I did not just throw that man or my memories of us, hm and me, in the trash. I didn’t,” she said.“I know, I know. I misspoke,” he said. “And you did not dump him. Left him yes, for me. And I thank God for it. But no, you did not just dump him.” She nodded and went to him and hugged him, almost like for protection.“Carlton...” she started.“Yes?” he said.“At some point we are going to have to tell him. And,. It was the thought that I had to risk my ass every time I went out to buy some." It was like he was trying to think of a way to continue and then the moment was lost. He turned to face her."I just continued smoking and growing it after she died. And then I heard about the clubs and started selling it. I really don't make that much. The energy costs are astronomical." He paused for a long while before continuing with, "But you probably got plenty to do without listening to the rantings of an old. I looked in the closet. Nothing there. I went back into the bedroom and checked the dresser. Still nothing."Ah, Paul. You have awakened a little faster than I had anticipated. I am sorry I was not available to you when you woke up. Speak normally, and I will hear you." Spoke the voice of Lauder from the speakers of the entertainment system."What have you done? Why have I been stripped, and why can't I get out of here?" I asked."All will be explained. First let me assure you I mean you no harm.