They were just happy to escape from the church with as few casualties as they had. They had lost a total of 3 killed and 7 wounded; that seemed like a...small price to pay for those who escaped injury.The rest of the day was spent in surveying the damage and starting to pick up the pieces. The only two buildings totally destroyed were the Methodist church and one saloon, though every other building in town suffered some damage, most of it minor.Most of the items looted from the two general stores. " Jen nodded toward Jennifer, who smiled in acknowledgment.Dave chuckled. "Lucky me."Jen leered at him. "You have no idea." She slowly licked her lips. "We have plans for you."Dave shot a look of mock innocence toward his girlfriend, but Jennifer just grinned and shook her head. He looked back and put his hand on his chest."Be still my beating heart," he said. "I don't know if I could take it!"Both women cracked up and Dave joined in the hearty laughter. It had died to titters when their server. Gary was relating to her so much better than he ever had to any woman! She had to be 'the one'. With other women, it seemed like there was a gap between them, which blocked their communications. But with Alyssa, he somehow knew just what she meant. He found it easy to listen patiently to her, until it was his turn to talk. Most men interrupt women when they talk, which makes them frustrated because she is not being heard, or really listened to. Gary had fallen into that pattern all too often in. ." Understandable Cameron!" Meg said.I sighed as I hung up the phone and decided I needed something to eat.Dad didn't have much in the kitchen, so I went out to my car and droveto a fast-food place nearby. I placed an order for a hamburger comboand took it back home to eat.Through the evening I found myself curled up underneath a blanket onthe couch in the living room, watching some of my favorite movies. Thephone rang when my favorite part was coming on one. I felt guilty andembarrassed again.