She seemed excited and promised to call me at home later tonight. She was surprised to find out I did not have a cell phone. I just thought for my pur...oses it was not worth the money. I was either at school, home or the gym. It was not hard to find me. That evening I told my mom about the dance, and she seemed extremely happy that I had accepted Haley’s invitation. My mom told me I could use her car that night and promised to get it cleaned. I had only driven my mom’s vehicle once when I took. In his defense, he merely told the truth and advised his boss to call the Mayor of the town to confirm his story. After their brief meeting, Ian called Sam on his cell phone. ‘Sam, Ian. How are things going up there?’ ‘Fine, Ian. I spoke to the Mayor and advised him of your lack of involvement in last nights shenanigans and he agreed to back you up. As for the Sherriff, it seems he has done this kind of thing before which led to his being replaced in another county. We’re collecting the details. ”“Hell, you corrupted me the day I got here.”“You were corrupted long before I gave you a gun and a pocketful of money, then told you that you were working for me.”“Josey, that was the start of the best part of my life. I swear, Emmylou and I have never been happier than we are now. We’re going to have a baby boy, according to Lougenia and Naomi, and I wake her up in the night just to tell that little woman I love her.”“Rondo, you make me so proud of you. There’s not a damn thing on this earth. " Lee smiled. "I was sure you'd like it." And I'll give you one thing. " I said quietly."Yes?" You were right about the girls." I gave ground gracefully. Idrank more from my can hoping I was just dehydrated. My head feltlike it was stuffed full of wool and sounds were getting fuzzier."Any in particular?" Lee grinned. I cast my eyes around the room.There were many exquisitely made up and interestingly dressedwoman standing around, but in my mind I was comparing them to onewho was not in the.