I called in sick to work that morning and immediately went to the hardware store for new locks. I worked all morning replacing the locks in the house ...nd changing the security codes on the alarm system. The good news was that it kept me busy and my mind off of Kathy but when I was done the sadness returned like a wave breaking on a beach. Next, I did what any man would do, I unplugged our house phone and proceeded to get gloriously drunk. The bender I was on was really more of a quest for. They all were telling her blackmailer what a great job he did getting the entertainment. They were very complimentary about her; even thought they could not see her face. “Killer body! Whoo, hooo! Look at that ass! let’s see her tits!”Someone started playing some cheesy dance music as Peggy was led to the center of the room. She could barely see the shadowy figures thru her hood, but that was OK with her. She didn’t want to know who they were. She decided to play along, and make them think she. .." Her voice trailed off as she relived that horrible bus journey. She shuddered despite the warmth of the spring sunshine.Sue dropped down next to her on the step and lit a cigarette. "If you want to move out, I may know somewhere," she commented casually."Really?" A friend of mine is looking for a lodger. She's a little cantankerous at times, but she won't bother you all that much. You won't need to pay a bond either which I imagine might be awkward for you."Nicole wasn't certain that it. "Let's all back off and try to find out what's going on. If you're Secret Service, you have a partner and some backup real close. Call them in and you'll all show us some ID to start. Sam, stand by."In an instant, Sam stepped back and yelled, "Alert!" The White security team did a heads up and placed their hands on their side arms."What?" Rachel exclaimed. She looked at Mark, "What's going on, Hon?"The local police saw the movement of the bodyguards and tensed up. Three men came around from the.