" The world fades to black as Michael falls to the ground."He just collapsed, move in, possible sniper, protocol five." Cal said as he began moving ac...oss the quad towards the downed man.Six more of Ian's operatives moved out of their spots towards Michael as well.Cal was about fifty feet from his mark when he saw Valerie Smyth come running out of the administration building."Hold," he whispered as he watched Valerie sprint over to Michael."Reset and keep a watch, six report in to base," Cal. ’ I sat. There was a distinct pause. ‘This is hard for me son,’ He was my Father-in-Law and has called me that since I married his daughter. ‘This is difficult for me, but I’m afraid that I have to let you go.’ ‘What?’ Wow, talk about a shock. I never saw this coming, not in a million years did I suspect this was about to happen. ‘What possible reason can you have for firing me? I was under the impression that you were perfectly satisfied with my work performance.’ ‘I am, and that’s what has. He peered in her mouth. Was he counting her fillings? "When was the last time you saw a dentist, Lucy?" "I went just last month. Is something wrong, Sir?" "No, Lucy. Nothing at all. But as my property, it's my responsibility to keep you in good condition. That means taking into account all necessary regular maintenance. And, I need to take stock of your current condition so that I can tell if anything ever changes." She felt a bit like an animal. Like a horse before an auction. Still he kept up. I had enough time to wear Cassie out and let her get back to the chaperones before the first long, deep rumble of thunder made everyone get out of the pool.If we make sure that we are seen together inside by the chaperones and some girls, then we can slip back out through the tunnel. It will let us strip and be way out in the clearing in the forest just on the edge of the property.Cassie turned out to be the best part of the whole plan for Angel and me to sneak off into the storm. She had.