She blurted out “This monster, this thing that did this is the offspring of the guy who took my virginity in high school. No way can I defend him.�... The rookie, being well trained, kept his face impassive but pleasant on the way home. He’d share her embarrassing statement with the old Sarge later. The Sarge called Kathy, Bobbie’s best friend to tell her what happened, & Bobbie probably needed some support right about now. He couldn’t, as he was working nights. Kathy was tied up with a big. "Which ones first?" asked Paul."Front lights."Paul stood in front of the car and watched as Alex switched on theheadlights then worked the indicators. All worked fine and Paul pointedthis out. He then went to the back of the car to check the back lights.It seemed like the check up would see the car pass with flying colours.Alex then reached for the bonnet switch and got out of the car. Paul wasof course interested in what was under the bonnet. He understood most ofthe workings of engines thanks. He was the one who officiated at the service.It was just about suppertime when I'd finalized the itinerary with my friends. One of the L's announced over the intercom that it was time to eat.Everyone, but the L's, was at the table."I have an announcement to make," I said. "It has been finalized. Collin and Spencer will be coming to the island over the 4th holiday."Everybody at the table looked puzzled for a second. "The 4th?" asked Samantha."You know; the 4th of July; Independence Day."Uma. (Hey, I was thirteen and still thought that what I wanted mattered to the world at large. I was just beginning to realize how flawed that belief system was.)The afternoon of the third day I heard a very soft knocking on the door of my room.I had emerged from my hideaway the night before to sleep in my own bed, and was laying there under the covers feeling disgusted with myself and the world in general. I have to admit I'd started to think about what kind of uses I might be able to put my gift.