We took the 45 minute drive out to Santa Cruz just because I knew that area pretty well. After grabbing some sandwiches, we headed down to the beach. ...heri and I sat in the sand and watched the waves and surfers while we ate our lunch. The next few hours flew by. Once we walked along the beach for a little while, we headed back to the car, then back to the hotel. As we arrived back at the hotel, we went to the front desk to retrieve our room keys. While we waited, my eyes caught the site of one. ‘That’s sweet Danny,’ Alison said softly, before lifting her steaming cup of coffee to her pursed lips, tentatively taking a sip, and then adding a moment later. ‘I appreciate it, even if it isn’t true – at least as far as your f****y goes. Danny sat there, feeling wooden, trying to think of something else to say to Alison. He looked to his right and carefully noted the cafe’s dark walls, the rows of photos of jazz and blues musicians in chipped frames, behind greasy glass, running from one. If it is, it won't take long to open it. It will probably take us longer to drive there than it will to open it." I got news for you my friend. We aren't driving but catching a ride in a chopper. Besides, it will be a whole new experience for you." Yeah, I guess, but are you sure it's safe?"I looked at him in shock and busted out laughing."It's not funny, Harry. I watch TV and have seen how easy it is for them things to crash. I'm not sure about this at all."It was then that I realized he was. I was being silly I guess.Mike came into the room and closed the door behind him with his foot. He had a whole pile of blankets and stuff in his arms that almost covered his head. He stopped when he didn’t see me and hollered my name. I answered him and he looked relieved when he saw me.He threw the blankets on the floor and tossed me a green ski mask with yellow lines around the eyes nose and mouth. He told me to put it on and he told me not to speak until we were away from this place. Only.