“Caitlyn,” he shouted although his sister was only twenty feet away, “Save yourself the embarrassment this year and surrender…”His comments ...ere cut short by a loud splat as a snow ball thrown by Caitlyn smacked Andrew in the chest.Caitlyn giggled, he turned slightly and brushed the snow off of himself then said, “Of course Madam you know this means war,” quoting an old cartoon show.Moments later the riot was on and for the next twenty minutes the yard was filled with running, snow covered. McNider`s grin broadened. „No one said you had to. Let`s face it, little Lady. You see before you a pair of borad small town cops. We`re never going to be as rich as your Mr. Locke, but we wouldn`t mind a taste of the good life.“„You give us an afternoon of what you`ve been giving Locke,“ said Lucas, „then you can be on your way.“Lana agreed immediately, then cursed herself for submitting so quickly. This was the kind of lifestyle she had been trying to get away from. It seemed if she wanted to. That’s why I finally just said, fuck it, andtold Andrea to tell you to call me. I almost didn’tbelieve it when you did, though.”“Why shouldn’t I?”“I don’t know. I’m just glad you did.” This was a side of her I had never seen before, or wasshe playing me for a sap? I stood my ground. “Well, youwanted me here tonight pretty badly. So what’s the realstory?”“Ummm, just what I said. I want to see what it would. Danny too had a bigger room than either one of his previously, and was situated at the opposite end of the hallway from mine. This time the two of us being downstairs, with our own patio access out into the backyard pool and hot-tub area. It was the ideal situation for everyone all the way around.The only downside to any of this was, having to put my plans temporarily on hold for the moment as the flurry of activity, packing up, getting ready to move into the new place, took most of everyone's.