Disclaimer: All characters except for Roses, belong to Sotsu Agency, Sunrise, and Bandai.
All rights reserved.
Author's notes: This story takes two years after Endless Waltz.
Violins and Roses - Chapter 2, by Sheba
As Roses sat and waited to speak to a detective, she began to unconsciously think of
Quatre. As she thought of him, she also thought of how she will begin to tell her
parents what happened to her, or almost. Something inside of her told her how they
would react, especially after the death of her brother, James.
***
"No, I will not let you join OZ."
"But father, this will lead to peace."
"What about OZ will lead to peace?, Tell me."
"James listen to your father. He speaks the truth," Mrs. Muller said, as she tried
just as hard as Mr. Muller to stop their son from joining OZ.
"Son, listen to me," Mr. Muller pleaded to his son. "OZ is just a corrupt
organization that just wants control over the earth and the colonies. I know this
because Mr. Winner told me. Right now, he is trying to negotiate with the United
Earth Federation for the rights of the colonies. According to Mr. Winner, the
federation has nothing but negative information about OZ."
"But that can't be true!," James said in a state of disbelief. You don't
understand. You see, I have a friend whose big brother is in OZ and he is living
large."
"And how do you know that? Because you friend, or your friend's brother told you?
OZ is not what it is cracked up to be. OZ is no good. If you are still considering
to join this corrupted organization, bear in mind that your mom and I will do anything
in our power to stop you."
"Your father is right. Your father and I only want what's best for you. We don't want
anything to happen to you."
As Mr. and Mrs. Muller tries desperately to talk sense into James, a young Roses
listens. She had just come home from school. She couldn't believe that her big brother
was leaving. Then she began to imagine what the house would be like without him around.
Later that day, Roses begins to realize that she could not concentrate on her homework.
So she the pen that she was writing with, down on her notebook, and walks out of her
bedroom to check on her brother. As Roses walked throughout her family's house, she
ran into her father.
"Oops, I'm sorry daddy. I didn't see you." Roses' mind was so occupied, that she
didn't realize where she was going. "Have you seen James around."
"Well didn't you see him upstairs?"
"I was upstairs, and I went to knock on his door. But he wasn't there."
"Then he might be in the backyard."
"Thanks dad."
"Your welcome."
Then Roses goes down the corridor to go into the backyard, while Mr. Muller heads to
the livingroom to read a newspaper. When Roses finally spotted James, she actually
sneaks up on him.
"Guess who?," Roses asked, as she covered James' eyes with the both of her hands.
"Okay, it's Roses," James replied.
"Is it true that you are leaving?"
"So I take it, that you overheard our conversation back in the kitchen."
"Well..."
"You know, it isn't nice to eavesdrop on anyone's conversation."
"But I didn't mean it. I just heard when I was on my way to the kitchen to get a snack,
that's all," Roses said, rather sheepishly, as she sat on the back porch next to her
seventeen-year-old brother.
"Okay, since you put it that way, then I will tell you that I will be leaving. I want
to be somebody. I believe that there will be peace if I fight," James said, as he stands
up and clenches his fists.
"There will?"
"Yes. Believe it baby sister, there will be. I will make you proud. I will make mom
and dad proud also."
"I really hope so. And I wish you the best of luck."
//But do you remember what mom and dad said about OZ? But I couldn't just tell them.
You would really hate me for sure.//
"Why thank you siiis," James said playfully, as he began to playfully rub her head.
"S..stop it," Roses retorted, as James laughed at her.
"Ha ha ha, is that the best that you could do?"
"You're not getting away that easily," Roses said, as she began to chase a laughing James
throughout the backyard.
"Oh yeah?," James asked, as Roses cornered him. Then he and Roses began to laugh
together.
"Oh you got me."
"Oh, I know. C'mon, you didn't think that I wouldn't catch up to you that easily, did
you?"
"Well I must admit that you truely have potential. You could be one heck of a great
athlete, or should I say, a great fighter."
***
//Oh, James.// Roses thought to herself, as the tears began to accumulate. //I guess
that mom and dad were right after all.//
Seeing Roses looking so sad, made Quatre sit closer to her. Then Roses thoughts were
apparently interrupted, as she suddenly turned her head to look at Quatre.
"I'm sorry to startle you. Are you alright?"
"Yes, thank you. There is no need to apologize. You didn't startle me at all.
//Her eyes are so beautiful.//
//Oh, his eyes are like emeralds. I wonder if he knows how beautiful they are?//
"Okay, Ms. Muller, Detective White would like to see you," stated another detective.
"Well, I guess that this means goodbye."
"Will you be alright?"
"Yes, I will. Thank you Quatre."
"Will I ever see you again?"
//She does seem like a nice girl// Quatre thought. //Maybe I should ask for her phone
number..., or maybe I shouldn't.//
"Uh...listen, may I have your number please?" Quatre began to blush, thinking that he
shouldn't have asked such a question.
"You won't regret that," Roses said, while giving Quatre a wink. I must admit that you
was kind of nice to me. So I do suppose that you should have my number. Who knows,
maybe we could become the best of friends."
"Oh, I do hope so." //And a whole lot more.//
Then Roses searches her pocketbook, and discovers a small pad and a pen. She begins to
write her number down, rips the page out, and gives it to Quatre.
"Oh!, I must be going now. Thanks again."
"No problem."
After their conversation was over, Roses walks into the detective's office, and the
door closes. After Quatre sees Roses enter the office, he walks out of the police
station. While he was walking to the bus stop, Quatre began to think of Roses. He
also thought of the story that he would tell Duo and the others.
Finally, Quatre made it to the bus stop. But he continued to think. He thought of
how incredibly beautiful Roses is.
He reminisced how her wavy red hair blew in the wind. Her creamy caramel skin, was
very smooth. She was so tall and slender, that she could be a model. There was also
something about her cat-shaped brown eyes, that he just could not forget.
Quatre's thoughts were interrupted when a bus came. Quatre then got on the bus, and
decided to head home. It took him an hour to arrive at his house, because as soon as
Quatre got off of this bus, he had to transfer for a second bus.
It was after two o'clock in the afternoon when Quatre finally made it back home. As
soon as he stepped in to his home, he entered the kitchen to get a snack. There, he
met Dan, who was eating a piece of a huge tuna fish hero.
"Now, that's one scrumptious sandwich."
"Quatre, you're back," Dan said cheerily. "I believe that it is time for your lunch.
So you can help yourself." As Mr. Winner's hired chef, Dan felt very devoted to
looking after Quatre's well being, and making sure that he eats properly.
"Thanks, Dan."
As Quatre took a seat around the table, the plump, muscular man goes to the cabinet to
get a plate for him. Dan in description, was a macho man, almost the size of a sumo
wrestler. But he also had a tender heart.
"Would you like some lemonade?"
"Yes, please. I am kind of thirsty."
After Dan served Quatre a piece of sandwich, he brings Quatre a glass of lemonade.
After taking a few bites from his piece of sandwich, Dan also settles down to eat the
rest of his share of the sandwich. This huge hero consisted of slices of tomatoes,
mayonnaise, onions, lettuce, and tuna.
"So, how was your day?"
"Well, to make a long story short, the most exciting thing happened to me today. I've
met someone."
"Oh, is that so?"
"Yeah. She was the most beautiful woman I've ever saw."
"Then why don't you bring her over sometimes."
"Okay, just wait until you meet her."
________________________
By six o'clock, the streets of the L4 colony were lit by street lamps. Because the
colonies are close to the planet Earth, the moon covered the sun's rays. That's how
the people would know whether it's day or night.
Because the moon evolves around the planet earth, the sun's rays could be seen at
different times in each colony. In other words, if it is daytime in the L1 colony,
then it is nightime for the L2 colony, and so on and so forth.
Anyhow, a young lady notices that it is dark outside, as she looks out of the window of
her parents' home.
"Roses dear, dinner will be ready soon."
"Thanks, mom."
"You know, you could stay here until this criminal is taken off the streets."
"Mom, don't worry. I'll be fine," Roses staed with confidence, as she stared into the
concerned eyes of her mother. Mrs. Muller's round eyes were a emerald green, but yet
very tender. Her skin was ivory-colored, and smooth. She wore her soft blond hair in a
conservative updo.
Mrs. Muller was not only caring, but also very strong, ambitious, and independent. She
worked as a politician, while being the new owner of her family's restaurant. Since both
of her parents died, Mrs. Muller had to take over.
Her husband, Mr. Muller, is a worker. He works as an electrician. He is just as
ambitious as she is.
Mrs. Muller had just come home from her office two hours ago, and was shocked by the
story that Roses told her. She would have to tell her husband.
"Roses, I'm very sorry to get on your case like this. But I just want you to be safe.
I'm sure that your dad would too."
"I know. But I know for sure that there is no way that that man could get to me, at
the dormitory."
"And how do you know that?"
"Because the dormitory at Blue Star University, always has plenty of security."
Then all of a sudden, the front door opens. A tall, slender, yet somewhat muscular man
enters the livingroom.
"I'm home."
"Oh!, hi dad," Roses said, as she greets Mr. Muller. Then he noticed the worried look
on Mrs. Muller's face.
"Is there something wrong?"
"......"
"Robert, there is something that I have tell you. Roses, dear, would you mind setting up
the table for me while I have a talk with your father?"
"No, not at all."
Roses then goes into the kitchen, to carry out her mother's request. Then Mrs. Muller
turns to face her husband.
"So, Opal, what did you want to tell me?," Mr. Muller asks, as he takes off his jacket,
and hangs it up on the rack that was located next to the front door.
"Robert, you will not believe this, but.."
"But what?," Mr. Muller asks with a tender, but curious look in his tender brown eyes.
"Robert, our daughter was nearly mugged today!"
"What? Where at?"
"Right at the Sunnydale shopping center."
"I don't believe this."
"I couldn't believe it myself. What are we going to do?"
"I believe that the best thing that we should do, is to stay calm. I will think of
something," Mr. Muller said calmly. He has always been known to be calm. There is
rarely a time when he panics. So being the typical macho hothead, was never his style.
"Oh I hope so," Mrs. Muller said, as the tears were ready to flow.
"Hey, don't worry," Mr. Muller said, as he embraces Mrs. Muller. "Everything is going
to be alright."
As Roses placed the silverware next to the already placed plates on the table, she
hears that the conversation between her parents, is coming to an end. Then Mr. and Mrs.
Muller enter the kitchen.
"So is the table set?"
"Almost. Now, all that's left for me to do, is to get the glasses."
"Mmmm, something smells good! What's cooking?"
"Spaghetti with meatballs, and some mixed vegetables fried with onions."
"Sounds good!," Mr. Muller said, as he settled down at the table.
Roses comes back to the table with three glasses.
"I think that dinner is almost ready."
"I'll get the Coca Cola."
A few minutes later, after the family gathered around the table, Mr. Muller decided that
he wanted to watch the evening news while he ate.
"...and that was when witnesses said that the woman fended off a would be mugger."
"What?"
After seeing the Sunydale shopping center in the background, on the television set, the
family instantly froze before they ate another bite.
"Police say that this man may be responsible for at least three other muggings; one in
the L2 colony, one in the L3 colony, and even one on Earth. Now the police gathered
three sketches, from the witnesses' description. That was how the police put two and two
together, and now have a search warrant to arrest this man, named John Winters."
Then a picture of the assailant, is shown on the television screen.
"Gasp! Mom, dad, that's him!"
"What?"
"That's the man who tried to mug me at Sunnydale!"
"Police also say that Winters, is a part of a dangerous criminal ring," the news reporter
continued to report.
"Oh my God, a part of what?," inquired Mr. Muller. If it wasn't for his brown skin, then
it would be obvious if the color drained from his shaven face.
As soon as this ring was described, pictures of three other men were also shown on the
screen.
"For three years, this dangerous ring traveled from colony to colony, spreading fear
everywhere. This men, known as Michael Times, Steven Bowery, and Donald Richardson,
are responsible for many crimes, including burglary and home intrusion, menacing, and
even homicide. Just a year ago, a man was gunned down in his home. When his wife
called the police, a man named Eric Ashton was arrested a few hours later. But Times,
who was the gunman, is still on the loose. Police say that he is the ringleader. Now
they are asking that if anybody knows anything at all, the police should be phoned
immediately. This is Sara O'Neil reporting live in Sunnydale, now back to you..."
"It looks like this guy needs to be taken off the streets. But for now, let's just try
to enjoy what's left of our supper," Mr. Muller said as he scratched his head full of
short coarse hair, which he kept in a fade. "I will look into this."
"Well, I do suppose that you are right. We will never know what tomorrow brings."
Author's notes: In this chapter, the physical appearance of Roses, and Dan, was
described. Her parents are also introduced. Also, this chapter introduced Roses'
parents. Also note, that hree asteriks(***), mean the beginning and end of a flashback.
Another thing that should be noted, is that a "fade," is a particular haircut.
All rights reserved.
Author's notes: This story takes two years after Endless Waltz.
Violins and Roses - Chapter 2, by Sheba
As Roses sat and waited to speak to a detective, she began to unconsciously think of
Quatre. As she thought of him, she also thought of how she will begin to tell her
parents what happened to her, or almost. Something inside of her told her how they
would react, especially after the death of her brother, James.
***
"No, I will not let you join OZ."
"But father, this will lead to peace."
"What about OZ will lead to peace?, Tell me."
"James listen to your father. He speaks the truth," Mrs. Muller said, as she tried
just as hard as Mr. Muller to stop their son from joining OZ.
"Son, listen to me," Mr. Muller pleaded to his son. "OZ is just a corrupt
organization that just wants control over the earth and the colonies. I know this
because Mr. Winner told me. Right now, he is trying to negotiate with the United
Earth Federation for the rights of the colonies. According to Mr. Winner, the
federation has nothing but negative information about OZ."
"But that can't be true!," James said in a state of disbelief. You don't
understand. You see, I have a friend whose big brother is in OZ and he is living
large."
"And how do you know that? Because you friend, or your friend's brother told you?
OZ is not what it is cracked up to be. OZ is no good. If you are still considering
to join this corrupted organization, bear in mind that your mom and I will do anything
in our power to stop you."
"Your father is right. Your father and I only want what's best for you. We don't want
anything to happen to you."
As Mr. and Mrs. Muller tries desperately to talk sense into James, a young Roses
listens. She had just come home from school. She couldn't believe that her big brother
was leaving. Then she began to imagine what the house would be like without him around.
Later that day, Roses begins to realize that she could not concentrate on her homework.
So she the pen that she was writing with, down on her notebook, and walks out of her
bedroom to check on her brother. As Roses walked throughout her family's house, she
ran into her father.
"Oops, I'm sorry daddy. I didn't see you." Roses' mind was so occupied, that she
didn't realize where she was going. "Have you seen James around."
"Well didn't you see him upstairs?"
"I was upstairs, and I went to knock on his door. But he wasn't there."
"Then he might be in the backyard."
"Thanks dad."
"Your welcome."
Then Roses goes down the corridor to go into the backyard, while Mr. Muller heads to
the livingroom to read a newspaper. When Roses finally spotted James, she actually
sneaks up on him.
"Guess who?," Roses asked, as she covered James' eyes with the both of her hands.
"Okay, it's Roses," James replied.
"Is it true that you are leaving?"
"So I take it, that you overheard our conversation back in the kitchen."
"Well..."
"You know, it isn't nice to eavesdrop on anyone's conversation."
"But I didn't mean it. I just heard when I was on my way to the kitchen to get a snack,
that's all," Roses said, rather sheepishly, as she sat on the back porch next to her
seventeen-year-old brother.
"Okay, since you put it that way, then I will tell you that I will be leaving. I want
to be somebody. I believe that there will be peace if I fight," James said, as he stands
up and clenches his fists.
"There will?"
"Yes. Believe it baby sister, there will be. I will make you proud. I will make mom
and dad proud also."
"I really hope so. And I wish you the best of luck."
//But do you remember what mom and dad said about OZ? But I couldn't just tell them.
You would really hate me for sure.//
"Why thank you siiis," James said playfully, as he began to playfully rub her head.
"S..stop it," Roses retorted, as James laughed at her.
"Ha ha ha, is that the best that you could do?"
"You're not getting away that easily," Roses said, as she began to chase a laughing James
throughout the backyard.
"Oh yeah?," James asked, as Roses cornered him. Then he and Roses began to laugh
together.
"Oh you got me."
"Oh, I know. C'mon, you didn't think that I wouldn't catch up to you that easily, did
you?"
"Well I must admit that you truely have potential. You could be one heck of a great
athlete, or should I say, a great fighter."
***
//Oh, James.// Roses thought to herself, as the tears began to accumulate. //I guess
that mom and dad were right after all.//
Seeing Roses looking so sad, made Quatre sit closer to her. Then Roses thoughts were
apparently interrupted, as she suddenly turned her head to look at Quatre.
"I'm sorry to startle you. Are you alright?"
"Yes, thank you. There is no need to apologize. You didn't startle me at all.
//Her eyes are so beautiful.//
//Oh, his eyes are like emeralds. I wonder if he knows how beautiful they are?//
"Okay, Ms. Muller, Detective White would like to see you," stated another detective.
"Well, I guess that this means goodbye."
"Will you be alright?"
"Yes, I will. Thank you Quatre."
"Will I ever see you again?"
//She does seem like a nice girl// Quatre thought. //Maybe I should ask for her phone
number..., or maybe I shouldn't.//
"Uh...listen, may I have your number please?" Quatre began to blush, thinking that he
shouldn't have asked such a question.
"You won't regret that," Roses said, while giving Quatre a wink. I must admit that you
was kind of nice to me. So I do suppose that you should have my number. Who knows,
maybe we could become the best of friends."
"Oh, I do hope so." //And a whole lot more.//
Then Roses searches her pocketbook, and discovers a small pad and a pen. She begins to
write her number down, rips the page out, and gives it to Quatre.
"Oh!, I must be going now. Thanks again."
"No problem."
After their conversation was over, Roses walks into the detective's office, and the
door closes. After Quatre sees Roses enter the office, he walks out of the police
station. While he was walking to the bus stop, Quatre began to think of Roses. He
also thought of the story that he would tell Duo and the others.
Finally, Quatre made it to the bus stop. But he continued to think. He thought of
how incredibly beautiful Roses is.
He reminisced how her wavy red hair blew in the wind. Her creamy caramel skin, was
very smooth. She was so tall and slender, that she could be a model. There was also
something about her cat-shaped brown eyes, that he just could not forget.
Quatre's thoughts were interrupted when a bus came. Quatre then got on the bus, and
decided to head home. It took him an hour to arrive at his house, because as soon as
Quatre got off of this bus, he had to transfer for a second bus.
It was after two o'clock in the afternoon when Quatre finally made it back home. As
soon as he stepped in to his home, he entered the kitchen to get a snack. There, he
met Dan, who was eating a piece of a huge tuna fish hero.
"Now, that's one scrumptious sandwich."
"Quatre, you're back," Dan said cheerily. "I believe that it is time for your lunch.
So you can help yourself." As Mr. Winner's hired chef, Dan felt very devoted to
looking after Quatre's well being, and making sure that he eats properly.
"Thanks, Dan."
As Quatre took a seat around the table, the plump, muscular man goes to the cabinet to
get a plate for him. Dan in description, was a macho man, almost the size of a sumo
wrestler. But he also had a tender heart.
"Would you like some lemonade?"
"Yes, please. I am kind of thirsty."
After Dan served Quatre a piece of sandwich, he brings Quatre a glass of lemonade.
After taking a few bites from his piece of sandwich, Dan also settles down to eat the
rest of his share of the sandwich. This huge hero consisted of slices of tomatoes,
mayonnaise, onions, lettuce, and tuna.
"So, how was your day?"
"Well, to make a long story short, the most exciting thing happened to me today. I've
met someone."
"Oh, is that so?"
"Yeah. She was the most beautiful woman I've ever saw."
"Then why don't you bring her over sometimes."
"Okay, just wait until you meet her."
________________________
By six o'clock, the streets of the L4 colony were lit by street lamps. Because the
colonies are close to the planet Earth, the moon covered the sun's rays. That's how
the people would know whether it's day or night.
Because the moon evolves around the planet earth, the sun's rays could be seen at
different times in each colony. In other words, if it is daytime in the L1 colony,
then it is nightime for the L2 colony, and so on and so forth.
Anyhow, a young lady notices that it is dark outside, as she looks out of the window of
her parents' home.
"Roses dear, dinner will be ready soon."
"Thanks, mom."
"You know, you could stay here until this criminal is taken off the streets."
"Mom, don't worry. I'll be fine," Roses staed with confidence, as she stared into the
concerned eyes of her mother. Mrs. Muller's round eyes were a emerald green, but yet
very tender. Her skin was ivory-colored, and smooth. She wore her soft blond hair in a
conservative updo.
Mrs. Muller was not only caring, but also very strong, ambitious, and independent. She
worked as a politician, while being the new owner of her family's restaurant. Since both
of her parents died, Mrs. Muller had to take over.
Her husband, Mr. Muller, is a worker. He works as an electrician. He is just as
ambitious as she is.
Mrs. Muller had just come home from her office two hours ago, and was shocked by the
story that Roses told her. She would have to tell her husband.
"Roses, I'm very sorry to get on your case like this. But I just want you to be safe.
I'm sure that your dad would too."
"I know. But I know for sure that there is no way that that man could get to me, at
the dormitory."
"And how do you know that?"
"Because the dormitory at Blue Star University, always has plenty of security."
Then all of a sudden, the front door opens. A tall, slender, yet somewhat muscular man
enters the livingroom.
"I'm home."
"Oh!, hi dad," Roses said, as she greets Mr. Muller. Then he noticed the worried look
on Mrs. Muller's face.
"Is there something wrong?"
"......"
"Robert, there is something that I have tell you. Roses, dear, would you mind setting up
the table for me while I have a talk with your father?"
"No, not at all."
Roses then goes into the kitchen, to carry out her mother's request. Then Mrs. Muller
turns to face her husband.
"So, Opal, what did you want to tell me?," Mr. Muller asks, as he takes off his jacket,
and hangs it up on the rack that was located next to the front door.
"Robert, you will not believe this, but.."
"But what?," Mr. Muller asks with a tender, but curious look in his tender brown eyes.
"Robert, our daughter was nearly mugged today!"
"What? Where at?"
"Right at the Sunnydale shopping center."
"I don't believe this."
"I couldn't believe it myself. What are we going to do?"
"I believe that the best thing that we should do, is to stay calm. I will think of
something," Mr. Muller said calmly. He has always been known to be calm. There is
rarely a time when he panics. So being the typical macho hothead, was never his style.
"Oh I hope so," Mrs. Muller said, as the tears were ready to flow.
"Hey, don't worry," Mr. Muller said, as he embraces Mrs. Muller. "Everything is going
to be alright."
As Roses placed the silverware next to the already placed plates on the table, she
hears that the conversation between her parents, is coming to an end. Then Mr. and Mrs.
Muller enter the kitchen.
"So is the table set?"
"Almost. Now, all that's left for me to do, is to get the glasses."
"Mmmm, something smells good! What's cooking?"
"Spaghetti with meatballs, and some mixed vegetables fried with onions."
"Sounds good!," Mr. Muller said, as he settled down at the table.
Roses comes back to the table with three glasses.
"I think that dinner is almost ready."
"I'll get the Coca Cola."
A few minutes later, after the family gathered around the table, Mr. Muller decided that
he wanted to watch the evening news while he ate.
"...and that was when witnesses said that the woman fended off a would be mugger."
"What?"
After seeing the Sunydale shopping center in the background, on the television set, the
family instantly froze before they ate another bite.
"Police say that this man may be responsible for at least three other muggings; one in
the L2 colony, one in the L3 colony, and even one on Earth. Now the police gathered
three sketches, from the witnesses' description. That was how the police put two and two
together, and now have a search warrant to arrest this man, named John Winters."
Then a picture of the assailant, is shown on the television screen.
"Gasp! Mom, dad, that's him!"
"What?"
"That's the man who tried to mug me at Sunnydale!"
"Police also say that Winters, is a part of a dangerous criminal ring," the news reporter
continued to report.
"Oh my God, a part of what?," inquired Mr. Muller. If it wasn't for his brown skin, then
it would be obvious if the color drained from his shaven face.
As soon as this ring was described, pictures of three other men were also shown on the
screen.
"For three years, this dangerous ring traveled from colony to colony, spreading fear
everywhere. This men, known as Michael Times, Steven Bowery, and Donald Richardson,
are responsible for many crimes, including burglary and home intrusion, menacing, and
even homicide. Just a year ago, a man was gunned down in his home. When his wife
called the police, a man named Eric Ashton was arrested a few hours later. But Times,
who was the gunman, is still on the loose. Police say that he is the ringleader. Now
they are asking that if anybody knows anything at all, the police should be phoned
immediately. This is Sara O'Neil reporting live in Sunnydale, now back to you..."
"It looks like this guy needs to be taken off the streets. But for now, let's just try
to enjoy what's left of our supper," Mr. Muller said as he scratched his head full of
short coarse hair, which he kept in a fade. "I will look into this."
"Well, I do suppose that you are right. We will never know what tomorrow brings."
Author's notes: In this chapter, the physical appearance of Roses, and Dan, was
described. Her parents are also introduced. Also, this chapter introduced Roses'
parents. Also note, that hree asteriks(***), mean the beginning and end of a flashback.
Another thing that should be noted, is that a "fade," is a particular haircut.