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Chapter 5
*See Chapter 1 for disclaimer.

Lee entered the Georgetown Foyer, and went straight down stairs. He walked through the hall; a man with a purpose, and the box of films tucked under his arms.

He stuck his head in the firing range, hoping to find the person he was looking for. No luck. Oh, man, come on, be here.' He tried the property room, and finally found who he was looking for.

Hey, Leatherneck, Lee walked over, and placed the box on the counter.

Mornin', Lee, You're here early. What's the matter, you and the Mrs. get into a fight, and you had to make a quick exit? Leatherneck chuckled.

Very funny, no, we didn't have a fight, Lee said sarcastically. But I might be in the dog house if you can't do this for me, and quick. Amanda already knows I'm up to something.

I don't know my man, I don't want to get in the middle of marital bliss, Leatherneck again laughed out loud.

No, it's nothing like that, it's a surprise for Amanda, Lee continued.

Oh, in that case, what do you need? Anything for Mrs. S, Leatherneck replied, eying the box that Lee had deposited in front of him.

What can you do with these? Lee questioned, pushing the box closer to the man behind the counter.

Where'd you get these? Leatherneck asked, after peeking in to see what was inside. These things are ancient.

I know, they were in Amanda's at...our attic, Lee corrected himself. At home. They're Amanda's dad's old home movies.

No way, Leatherneck chuckled. Pictures of the family, what do they look like?

I wish I knew, Lee shrugged his shoulders. The bulb in the projector was burnt out, and we couldn't watch them. Amanda's was so disappointed.

So, I take it that's where I come in, Leatherneck said, picking up one of the film canisters, and opening it to reveal its contents.

Yeah, I was hoping that you could help. Is there a way to put these on video tape, so we can watch them on the VCR? Lee asked hopefully.

Lee, my man, that's the easiest thing there is to do with these things, Leatherneck put the film can back in the box, and smiled at his friend.

That's great, so can you do it? Lee questioned.

Well, just for my close friends, and their wives, and with that Leatherneck agreed to help.

How soon can you have them done? Lee asked, hoping it wouldn't take too long.

Well now, let's see, Leatherneck looked around to survey his workload, and then looked through the box of films. There's quite few here, but if I just put them through the machine, and let it run, and work through lunch, which'll cost you. I should have them done by the time you leave tonight.

A big smile lit up Lee Stetson's face. OK, I owe you big time, Leatherneck, just name it, anything you want, Lee shook his hand, and he turned to leave.

I plan on taking you up on that, Leatherneck laughed.

Lee remembered, just as he reached the door. Do me favor, and..

Don't mention this to the Mrs., Leatherneck finished for him.

Thanks, like I said I owe you, Smiling, Lee shut the door, leaving Leatherneck laughing at the thought of what Mrs. King had done to the Scarecrow.

Oh, yeah, he's definitely a married man, that's for sure, Leatherneck chuckled to himself, and turned to thread the films through the tape machine.