"What this dump? With its chrome appliances? And stellar view? Did I mention the satellite TV? No? Hmm, well, anyway, like I said, I dabble. I have so...d a couple of books, I trade favors with those that have something I need and might not be able to pay for in the normal method and when things get really tight, I actually work for a living. I have a contract in London late next week in fact that will pay me enough to let me put my feet up and do nothing for the rest of the year if I really felt. I don't need you, Dad. I'm fine by myself."To my surprise, Dad seemed quite hurt by my comment."Oh, okay then," Dad said.Dad and I arrived at the park an hour later. I felt bad telling him that I didn't need him, so through guilt I decided to spend some time with him.I don't know why I told my dad I didn't need him. During the holidays when he stayed home, he never really did anything but sit on the couch and watch TV. I figured he'd be more useful at work so he could make money and buy me. The man holding Ann held her breast and was squeezing it, making her wince in pain."I take it you two are from the Pentagon? Why did General Brainerd send you? I told him the reason that I resigned. It has nothing to do with the Ann. I'm just burned out."The man pointed the Uzi at him, "General Brainerd doesn't see it that way. He knows that you have something up your sleeve. You going to Congress and spill you guts by any chance? You going to tell those asshole Congressmen about the funding. ” Dennis’s eyebrows were furrowed while he listened intently. The girl obviously had some contact with John, but how could they be sure this really was from him?Finally, he asked, “Maria, understand I’m not doubting you, but I need something else to confirm that this message is from John.”“I understand. I’d want it too, if I was in your position. He anticipated that by saying the payment authorization code was ‘Framed.’“Dennis visibly relaxed, and said, “That’s good enough for me. When does he.