‘Yeah… he’s got a lot of stupid ideas about how things should be done. And he likes to hear himself talk. His little staff of ass kissers doesn�...�t help either.’ Matthew said, bemused. Lauren listened to him circle her, feeling around on the floor. ‘Ah hah.’ ‘What did you find?’ ‘A miraculously unbroken bottle of something.’ Matthew crawled up and sat down, fumbling with the cork. ‘Don’t you think this might be a bad time to drink?’ ‘Oh contraire. We’re in a dark, silent, cold, small space. We’re. "Careful, little one. You're not far from becoming what she is." The man snapped."No, please! I don't wan't to drink pee!" Krista squealed, sobbing."Just do as I say and you will be spared for now." he spat."Sierra, I think it's time for that gag to come off."The man approached Sierra, pliars in hand. Sierra looked puzzled and fearful. What could he possibly do now?"What nice teeth you had, it's ironic that you will lose them so young." The man said as he began the process of prying out. .." Mike, he's still my dad. I don't want you beating the shit out of him." Well, the offers there if you ever change your mind." So, whoever that kid winds up suckering into marriage," observed Samantha, " will have to face all of that and worse." Hey, Jake," said Tiffany, "my dad wasn't as bad as that, was he ... you know, in bed?" No, worst I got from your mom is that he is usually inconsiderate in that regard. Not violent." Well, that's good, at least." What about that kid, Jake?" Asked. "I'm going to go home and get something to eatand I'll bring Belinda and your mom back later to see you."I don't know whether she heard me as it was apparent she was gone again.Later, I brought Belinda and Fran back but she was still sleeping.Belinda was satisfied though that she got to see her mother so I felt thetrip was worthwhile for her.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++A few days later Anita was out of the ICU and sitting up in bed. Her leftarm was secured to her bandaged torso to immobilize.