410. The little shotgun felt like a toy in his large hands, but he was glad to have it. He turned and raced back to the kitchen.In the faint glow of t...e cloud-covered, harvest moon, Finn saw a man outside the window jump up and paw like an animal at the night vision goggles on his face. The shadow was holding a gun in the other hand. Finn didn't hesitate. The little .410 spat fire, a perfect headshot. The shadow melted to the ground."Get to the gun safe," Grannie commanded. "Into the living. . every week. You see your sister every week and make sure she alright," Sarge said."Thank you. I promised Marie that I would be there for her ... look after her," Susan said. "It won't be easy for her in a foreign country, but I'm sure your family will make her feel at home." You not worry. Doctor will stay in village entire time and he be there for your sister and Michelle. He good doctor."Months past. Michelle lived with Thema and Baako in the African village and she hardly got to see her. .. My car's in the flood. … You have my apartment key, right? … Can you bring us clothes? Everything, from shoes on up is either still wet or ruined. ... Great, an hour is fine. Be careful. Thanks, sis. Harry will give you directions.”She handed the phone back to me, and I told her my address, which she said she could find. I was going to put my phone back in my pocket, but then remembered that I was naked, standing in front of two naked girls. What a night.I was out of the shower. I think what did surprise me was her reaction to me saying she didn’t look like an academic. Most girls would take that as a compliment, like I was saying she was pretty. But Lexi took it as a slap in the face. Her grades must be important to her, I thought. Standing next to her just now had been more difficult then I thought possible. I could smell her sweet perfume, and it was addicting. Also, when she bit her lip- something about that action seemed so cute, especially since Lexi was the one.