Not a great job but at least it paid the bills. Havingalready made arrangements to spend the weekend in El Paso with her latest toy boy she hadagreed ...o stop on the way to make a collection on her way from Fortworth.Hertravelling companion was Julie Fleming, 36 years old and also divorced. She hadjoined the agency two months previous. The women had gelled at once, throughtheir mutual problematic divorces, their love of similar music and both havinga perchant for well hung toy boys. Her cousin. But the question on Buffy's mind isn't who the victim is, or who it was that dug the knife into the victim's stomach. It's a much more important question that needs answering. “You know...” Buffy turns her head to see Xander standing next to her suddenly. “Maybe it's different here in Scotland, but I'm fairly certain that back in the U.S. of A where you were born, it was customary when visiting a hospital patient to actually go inside and visit with them.” Buffy goes back to staring into the. ‘I’ll put you over to Nikki Mrs Armstrong. It’s a hot day here and she might sound a little short of breath. I must switch on the air-conditioning.’ ‘Hi mum,’ Nikki said, taking the phone and looking at Duke murderously. ‘I’m so happy for you. It appears you have fallen into a great niche. I’ll no longer worry about you and please just do everything Mr Caine asks you to do as he’s being very generous to you. He sounds a lovely man. Please keep in touch darling and unless there are more things. .." Thomas stuttered when he saw Amy's tear-streaked face."Thomas I'm sorry but I think you should leave," Amy said, feeling terrible the minute the words left her lips. She walked over to Thomas and hugged him, tears flowing again."Amy, I... uh... I..." Thomas said and stopped. He was almost tempted to tell her of the plot to seduce her. However, he knew that honesty right now would only make things worse."Thomas, I just need time to think. I'm so confused right now." I understand," Thomas.