" An evil grin came to his face as he thought for a minute. "Get the keys."One of the men hurried out the door and came back with the keys to the hand...uffs.Kevin tensed as he watched the man come forward. He was ready to spring. He could feel his mother trembling beside him."Leroy, make sure junior here don't get no ideas."The man with the automatic weapon came over and placed the barrel at Kevin's head. "Sit still Junior," he said menacingly."Leave her alone, you bastards," Kevin. Ain't like I'm gonna melt or nothin'."God, Thelma gives good hugs.I could see Alicia over Thelma's shoulder. She had that look on her face like maybe she thought she didn't belong here."Hi, Alicia. I'll be with you in a minute." I just came up to see if you need help with anything."Thelma released me and pushed my back, her arms on my shoulders as she checked me out."Lord, you give good hugs. It looks like living over here agrees with you." For the most part, yes." Lot different than living on. ” Bending down, Hap collected the basket and its contents that earlier in his haste to help Ruby had fallen to the ground, his movements were graceful, swift and efficient. Ruby motioned to his task. “And what’s with the dirt, grass and that quaint little basket?” “This?” Hap rubbed his jaw a light smile playing against his lips. “I like to cook and I regularly come out here to collect herbs and mushrooms.” “Really, you like to cook.” He laughed, a light playfulness in his eyes. Ruby followed. Hope you have got Joanne a nice birthday present.” She looked back at Joanne.“He already knows what his birthday present to me is – don’t you, Pete?” Joanne walked over to Rebecca to follow her into the kitchen.“Yes Miss.” He replied, looking sheepish and extremely worried.“I’ll get you both a drink and then we can work out what we want to do tonight.” Miss Mulligan smiled, and Joanne followed her into the small kitchen.The ladies returned in a few moments holding glasses of white wine. Rebecca.