And the price is $250,000, and not negotiable. Think the public would be pleased if their tax dollars were spent so foolishly? I don’t. And I want t... hear the request in person from the Queen. Understand?”“That is not acceptable!”“Fine. Take this number down. It’s ONE of the team of lawyers who will be representing me. All talk needs to go through them from now on. Have a nice afternoon.”He did make the call, and ten minutes later, after even more phone calls, they left. Chelsea called me. As pissed as I was feeling, I really wasn't in the mood to deal with him pulling the groveling for mercy act. I think he knew that would only earn him another pistol-whipping and probably a pair of head caps. He did let out an obvious moan of relief when I did restart the engines and headed further out into the Gulf, off to my planned final destination.I knew the timetable was already screwed up, but my gut convinced me to continue this further trip. It was just too poetic and ironic a means of. She would be sure to question Ben more about this later when they had some privacy. Her attention returned to where they were just as they arrived at the door to Thomas and Elizabeth's quarters. This time Ben knocked before entering and they found Elizabeth still hunched over the computer screen, working away at trying to stop the virus that was attacking Elise."Still no luck?" Ben asked.The sound of his voice seemed to surprise Elizabeth and she jerked away from the screen."Oh! Sorry, I didn't. Oh wow, thats really sad. Listen, man, fuck Lanie, its summer break and Im gonna get you a girl tomorrow night. A real slut, youll get some from her Im sure of it I smiled, and laughed a little over the phone, Sure you will No, I mean it. Ill be honest, Miles, youre not an unattractive guy, I bet if I ask this girl to go on a blind date with you, youll definitely get some Alright, whatever you say, Sam Yeah, meet at the movie theater tomorrow at seven, dont tell Lanie Why would I tell Lanie?.