’ I said. ‘Do you think any of your staff overheard him talking about the value of the paintings, or the guns, or the jewelry? Or maybe the cash i... the safe?’ ‘I doubt it.’ Erlene said. ‘He talked about the paintings, but more as if he were talking about a favored dog. Do you like dogs, Commander?’ ‘I love ’em.’ I said. ‘I’ve got a great rescue dog at home.’ ‘Good.’ said Erlene. ‘My favorite charities are the ones that rescue dogs and find them good homes.’ After a brief pause, she said ‘Is. Julie was trying to remove the lipstick streaks from my face by using a wet tissue. She kept on repeatedly thanking me for the beautiful birthday surprise. That is when I felt someone patting me on the shoulder. I turned to see a tall, slim man. He seemed not more than thirty years old. He was well dressed, in a three-piece suit. His hair all greased back, like someone out of a gangster movie. I discovered a few months later that this mobsters name was Bobby. Next to Bobby stood a giant, A. . Judy simply didn't know what was going on with her sweet teenage daughter anymore. Ever since Sarah dumped her boyfriend earlier in the year, she'd been an emotional rollercoaster, depressed and sullen one moment, blissfully happy the next ... and oh so secretive, keeping herself isolated from the rest of the family as much as she possibly could. Judy had tried reaching out a few times to Sarah, to see if she was okay, but the only response she ever got was tight-lipped silence.I worry so. "But not by me. My boyfriend's mom bought it for us. So it's really not mine to sell."Adam nodded."But he also left you without paying the last month's rent and with the rest of the lease to deal with," Rachelle pointed out. "Plus, has he asked for it back?" Well, no," Sarah said. "His Mom just said to keep it." So it is yours to sell," Mary pointed out."Got you there," Allie said as she poked her friend in the side.OK, then it's also mine to give away then," Sarah answered. Allie poked Mary in.