Eve could see it was genuine and smiled a little broader.“I meant what I said at the bar. I might be the only man who knows you need a friend right ...ow. Let me be that friend. I’ve learned things sometimes happen in life and we can’t talk about it with our regular friends. Sometimes we can talk about them with friendly strangers though. Would you like that?”Eve hesitated. She started to pull away from John.John held her arm tight and pulled her back before she took a single step.“Dog poop, Eve.. " Then he kissed me and then he kissedhis wife and then me again. Then John looked at his wife and said, "We're the newk**s in this group and I want you to follow Sherry's leadand make sure you make a good impression tonight."Kathy replied, "I promise I'll be a good girl Sir."John winked at his wife and then said, "Where's Mark?"I took them both by the hand and said, "Right this way".Mark greeted us all as we entered the house. John andMark shook hands and Kathy got on her tip toes and gaveMark. Or, if they did, we haven’t yet found it. And did the Red Sea really part the way the bible explains it? Really? Christmas day wears on. I surf the net, read and shovel the few inches of snow that accumulates on our suburban walkway. Just before dinner, we gather around the menorah to light the second candle. Jill also knows the Hanukkah story. Not only knows it, but also believes that it was God’s intervention that caused the oil to last for eight days. I have my doubts about that, too. Jill. ”“Go with them Patrolman,” ordered Crowley.“Yes, sir.” I got out of the back seat and began following them.When we got to their car, an unmarked Crown Vic, Barker stopped and pulled out a large evidence bag. “How about putting your service weapon in here for me. Like I said, this is just routine. When we’re done, you’ll get it back.”“Uh, okay.” I pulled my pistol and placed it in the bag, which Barker closed and placed in his trunk.“Now, when we get back to the station, you’ll need to make a.