He was already dressed. “Katie, you wait here for some friends to join you. Look after them.” He smiled Then he hit me hard across the back of my ...ead. “you owe me bitch,” don’t forget That smack spoke volumes about my powerlessness.I put the tv on while I waited and finished my drink. I helped myself to some fizz and lay on the bed trying to take it all in. After a while I heard a tap on the door and an older guy with a grey goatie stepped in. “I am Mila’s friend Katie, he told me that you are. Aren't people. They're monsters. Why would I feel sick over killing monsters?" I have no idea. Why do you feel sick over killing rabbits?"I blushed. "It's ... different. Rabbits are cute. And you expect me to eat them." The whole group laughed and I turned scarlet. "Yeah, yeah, make fun of the city girl."The rest of the journey back to Redcliffe was uneventful, except for one night spent shivering while all our blankets were washed in Bodahn's hot spring. After another week of travel, we could. He dines with producers, directors, stars. He can get you into the loop."That had some impact Melanie could see. "You're not shitting me?" No, it's true. Plus, I know people too." Yeah, right!" You really don't know who I am, huh?"The blonde squinted at Melanie. "Holy crap! You're..." Yes. Don't you think I have more clout than some junior who is years away from earning any money?" You're Melanie Renault!" I know that," Melanie answered drily. "I fucked up big time and I want to help David.. After only a few seconds of thought, he readily agreed.I talked it over with her one evening and suggested that since her birthday fell on a Sunday this year, that we celebrate it either on the Friday or Saturday night immediately proceeding the actual birthday. She agreed, but insisted that I be present during her meeting with Tyrone and that I take pictures of all the action. Of course, I readily agreed. I told her about Tyrone's nickname and she was curious about why all the other black guys.