"I don't want you to go ... I'll miss you." Susan said sadly."I'll miss you too, big sister."I gave her a hug and another promise to be in touch. Then...I left.I went to Tina's house and repeated the scene all over again. She wanted to slip away for a goodbye fuck but I declined. So with a hug and kiss I was away.Using my powers to help me get rides and avoid difficult questions, I hitchhiked up Hwy 530 into Little Rock. From there I was able to get a ride to Oklahoma City. It was getting late so. Her tone and the way she spoke was a combination of little girl and woman, and if her arguments hadn't done me in, the sound of her voice would have. I tried to dissuade her, but she was determined. Being twice her age and way more experienced gave me only a slight advantage in that I could recognize that she was going to have her way, and I knew that the easiest course was to just let her. She persisted, and I finally gave her my address and directions.The minute I hung up the phone I started. A friend is never more distant than the reach of a need, intervening in your favor, waiting for you with open arms or blessing your life.When we started this adventure called LIFE, we did not know of the incredible joys or sorrows that were ahead. We did not know how much we would need from each other. Love your parents, take care of your children, and keep a group of good friends too.You might send this to your friends (even those you seldom see) who help make sense of your life ... I just. Now, we gotta save ur bro. Time to go upstairs. Don't give me no shit now---just go on and trust us”. Dustin did as asked, and dissapears to the top of the stairs. Kelso takes charge, and kinda pushes Parker into the big recliner. Parker takes a quick glance at me, and gets a worried look on his face. Kelso fills him in on everything they had learned so far. “Now—spill it---everything---what's he been doing”?Parker started yappin like a caught gangster in a 20's movie. In fact, had it been so,.