Then I started a new job soon as I got settled in I noticed this beautiful lady that worked just opposite of me. She'd smile and I'd smile back. I kne... I knew her but couldn't place a finger on where from. Time went by and I got her name. But I still couldn't figure it out. I just knew she was a beauty. We would casually flirt she was not long out of a divorce also. Seemed neither was ready for anything but flirting. Her dad got hired in as a boss man . Not long after he started it dawned on. I think I've got a tire that's the same size in the bin. It'll do for a day or two as long as you don't try anything fancy with it. I'll put that on and you won't have as much imbalance as with that compact spare." That sounds great ... thanks a lot," I said genuinely. Small town service ... there's nothing like it. I left him my card and told him only the cell phone number was active. I asked him if he wanted an imprint of my Visa, but he said he'd sort it out when we finished putting the new. The complex exercise goes very well. All are happy to finally work out how to make the best use of Pat’s field leadership and combat abilities.First AssignmentThere’s a significant problem they wish Pat to resolve for them, so now Pat and his team are ready for the field they’re being assigned to the task. There’s a drug cartel based in a compound about one hundred miles into Mexico south-west of where the border turns at Big Bend National Park. The leader of the cartel has strong connections. “Wait.” My hand reached out and accidentally brushed her arm.Kari looked up.“I’ll do it,” I mumbled. “I have to go to the bathroom anyway.”Then I froze, instantly. My thoughts flickered to the bathroom upstairs. Sink. Toilet. And a stand-up shower, for some reason — I had no idea why it was there.“Kari.” My voice wavered. I tried to stop it. You’re doing this, so do it right. “Let’s . . . umm . . . go upstairs. To the bathroom. Do it in there. We can even . . . shower together.”Kari’s eyes.