I told her I didn't care, and in my delirium I decided that Ireally would get us there.She told me her mom was going shopping tomorrow and to come by ...round tenA.M. to visit for a minute, if her mom's car wasn't there. I thought thatsounded great and said I would.I shouldn't have been driving, my knees were still too weak, but I got herhome without incident. I kissed her goodnight and drove to the parking lotI'd been keeping my car since school ended, by a train station. It was prettywell lit. Bright red blood dripped onto the lush grass beneath me and then I heard a musical giggle. When I looked up, there was a hauntingly beautiful girl/woman before me."You are already my creature, Sean. You have been from the start and a few drops of your blood will make no difference. I have watched over you and helped you when necessary. It seems you need that help again now, but you simply had to ask for it. This elaborate ritual is not required."I say girl/woman because it was hard to determine. I bought her a drink and we sat and I ate.We talked about school and all. I finished up and asked if she needed a quick ride home. She lived just around the corner.She said, “Screw that, let’s go running around.” She didn’t want to go home. Her parents and divorced sister, who had just moved back in, were there, sharing in their misery. She wanted an hour or so of peace. I obliged.We cruised around for a bit. Went to the square and watched some of the school kids cruising and talked and drank. Too many people count on TKO and on Kelly. I can handle a court battle if it comes to it, but if I also have my mind on Kelly and the business, it will be a lot harder for me." Todd, they can try, but remember, I set up the corporation for you and Kelly. It's a full-fledged corporation and limited, and there is no way anyone can touch it. What you need to do to protect other assets you own yourself is get to the bank right now and take out a loan on all your personal property." What?" asked an.