I jumped off the couch like I was possessed to see the time. The cable box read one o’clock. I could not believe that I just dreamed a whole damn re...enge sequence in a matter of thirty minutes. I couldn't help but chuckle to myself when I thought about what an evil bitch I was in the dream. Even though I was upset at my uncle and cousin, I wouldn't dare try any shit like that. My plan would include being more submissive and flirty, so that Matt and Uncle wouldn't have to look elsewhere to bust. "Charlie and I had talked about the fee. In our own way we both agreed. Charlie said, "Mr. Olsen, it wasn't that difficult and it only took three days. Our fee is $5,000."He stared at us, utterly surprised. "Bullshit."Don't you realize that business doesn't work that way?"Charlie smiled at him, "Our business works that way."He was stunned. Finally, he asked, "Who should I make the check out to?"Charlie said, "Charlene Cartwright."He stared at Charlie for five seconds and then left the room.. ’ His little girl looked from him to me and back again. ‘Fart,’ she said loudly. He grimaced and swatted at her with his dusty cowboy hat. ‘Joy, you know we shouldn’t say certain things round people. I really am sorry, Ma’am.’ I tried, I really tried to hold back the laughter, but they were so cute. But I could not as I saw unshed tears gathering in the corners of the little girl’s eyes from having disappointed her daddy. I did the only thing a mother can: I put my hand under my arm and made. .. "She obviously knew it wasn't a replica, that she was holding something precious — a piece of her life, her culture.Quietly, not wanting to spoil the moment, I said, "Go ahead, see what's in the bag."She opened the bag and slowly pulled the ration card out. She stopped and looked at me for a moment and held it up to the light. At first, she looked puzzled, then surprised, then a little astonished before starting to cry. She clearly understood whose name was on the card.I took her hands and.