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Stepping out of the shadows of reality and not understanding the world around her. Jocelyn Gregory got pulled into a business trip with her father from Chicago to Las Vegas.
" Why did I have to come on this trip?" Jocelyn asked her father on the airplane.
" Basically because of your mother," her father answered.
" I'm an adult," Jocelyn said, " Not a child."
" But you live with your mother," her father said, " And ever since the divorce I have not seen you."
" But why bring me on a business trip that takes me to Vegas?" Jocelyn asked.
Her father didn't answer that question.
A few hours later, Jocelyn and her father got out of a cab that led them to the entrance of the Motecieto Hotel.
" My goodness," Jocelyn said, " What a huge hotel."
" All the hotels in Vegas are like this one," her father said.
Malcolm Gregory was big in the business of surveillance and security and new a few tricks on to apprehend would be criminals.
The two stepped into the lobby of the hotel and were greeted by and older gentleman.
" Malcolm," they heard
" Ed," Malcolm said shaking the man's hand, " Nice of you to invite me out here."
" Old friends need to keep in touch," Ed said, " And who is this charming young lady."
" Ed Devine," Malcolm said, " My daughter Jocelyn."
" Nice to meet you," Jocelyn said shaking Ed's hand.
" Likewise," Ed said, " Oh Danny."
Jocelyn saw another man walk by them with crutches.
" What's up Ed?" Danny said.
" I want you to meet someone," Ed said waving.
Jocelyn and her father walked up to Danny and Ed.
" Danny," Ed said, " An old friend of mine Malcolm Gregory. Danny McCoy."
" Pleased to met you sir," Danny said then looking at Jocelyn.
" And his daughter Jocelyn," Ed said.
" Nice to meet you too," Danny said.
" Likewise," Jocelyn said.
" Danny would you mind showing Jocelyn around?" Ed said, " Malcolm and I have business to attend to."
" I was on my way back up to the camera room," Danny said.
" Show Jocelyn her room instead," Ed said.
" Dad," Jocelyn said, " I don't need a babysitter."
" Accept the offer," Malcolm said.
" If I have to," Jocelyn said.
Ed and Malcolm then went on their way.
" So you ever been to Vegas?" Danny asked as they walked on.
" Nope," Jocelyn answered, " Never thought of it."
" Really?" Danny said, " Room key for Ms. Gregory."
Danny was handed a key and the two walked to the elevator.
" You don't need to show me around," Jocelyn said.
" I have my orders," Danny said, " And so do you."
" I'm an adult, not a child," Jocelyn said, " Do you understand that?"
" What has gotten into your head?" Danny asked.
" You don't want to know," Jocelyn said.
The elevator closed and that was the end of their conversation. For Now.
That evening Jocelyn went walking around the Montecieto and was cornered by Danny.
" There you are," Danny said.
" Were you looking for me?" Jocelyn asked," If so, what for?"
" For you father," Danny asked.
" I don't need a babysitter," Jocelyn said, " You hear me?"
" You're not making my job any easier," Danny said, " Why?"
" Because I'd rather be back home in Chicago," Jocelyn said, " Las Vegas is not for me."
" You're just not used to it," Danny said.
" And I don't want to," Jocelyn said, " Now what about my father?"
" He asked me to show you around Vegas," Danny said, " Ed and him have business to discuss."
" So?" Jocelyn said.
" You're a pain in the neck," Danny said, " I don't need this."
Danny then walked away leaving Jocelyn all by herself.