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– Yeah, I… – Pointed his finger behind his back and wiped away the tears again, flowing in a hail of tears. – Saw the flags and… slogans.

– Oh, I hope your Big Boss enjoys today’s news.

It just so happens that a reporter for a major federal channel is the new mother of one of my adopted children. When I called to ask for help, she said she’d do anything to make sure “the damn moonshiners don’t think they can appropriate our world!”

A crowd of happy kids and adults waving flags that read “Our home is our fortress” would give Mr. Koryaga a heartburn attack. At least, I’m counting on it.

– Could we go outside, please? – Laurie coughs again and, no longer hiding, presses her handkerchief to her nose. – I have a heavy relationship with spice.

Part of me wants to strike a pose and get on with my game. That’s a good thing for me, because no matter what, we have to face it – Mr. Future Senator could easily throw us out of this building. I’m even willing to assume that that’s exactly what the lawyer came to talk about, and there are all the necessary incriminating documents in his puffy briefcase. So, the more uncomfortable this guy is with our conversation, the more chance I have of bargaining for a little more time.