My personal pistol was an unusual model so she may not have known where it was or how it operated. Regardless, I knew what it was like to be shot at. ... knew why Gary had stayed away; up until now.That didn't tell me why he was back; or if he had plans for Sally and Janey. He may have seen Janey's picture on TV after the attack. It could have stirred old feelings of revenge. I didn't know. I just knew there was some unfinished business and I hated loose ends. I had to tie things up.I looked at. Every evening I practiced applying makeup using the lessons I had already been taught. Lydia stood over my shoulder and assisted if needed. Soon her assistance was not required.All too soon, her vacation ended and she returned to work. I continued to practice my makeup and walking in my stiletto heels everyday. It was after dinner one night that she dropped a bombshell on me. "I have invited some of the girls from work for cocktails next week," she announced. Why did she bother to tell me this,. WingCo came round and told me the plane had crashed into the lake as planned, put the flames out straight away. Also contaminated the reservoir. Locals less than happy as they have to have water bowsered in now until the lake clears itself of oil, fuel etc. Apparently not blowing their village to buggery wasn’t enough. Can’t please some people.I asked what the future held for me. He told me they would give it a month to see how I was recovering. If I was okay (and the leg shouldn’t be too bad). ” She curled her lip. It might’ve been a smile. “Pay.” She said. I dropped a bag of coins into her hand. She opened them, and meticulously counted each one while I stood there. When she was done, she closed the bag, and put it on her hip. “This boat stays here. This entire dock is mine. No one docks behind me, you understand?” “Yes.” “And the key to the embassy servant’s quarters?” I reached into my pocket, and tossed it to her. “There are four protection sigils you need to know to get passed.