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Tiffany's Poem: Whispers from the past Part 18

Outside in the Van

Blue and red lights flicker around the van, causing Broots to jump "Stay in the car sir," demands a voice 'oh shit I'm in trouble' turning down the volume and remaining in his seat belt Broots waits for the cops to come up to him.

Wild Bill's

"You did good Miss Parker," states Debbie as they watch the happy re-union between mother and daughter "Your mother would have been so proud."

"Miss Parker," demands Emily "Come here and meet my mother." As she links her arms with her mother's, both woman walking toward her 'I wonder how she is going to react to what we have been doing.'

"Well its about time we go introduced," laughs Emily's mother "My name is Margaret Russell, and your Catherine's baby Melody, my you look so much like her." Watching her approach with a friendly smile on her face, Melody lightens up alittle bit.

"So you knew my mother," gushes Melody "Will you tell me about her?"

"Of course," replies Margaret "Now give me a hug." Both women laugh as they hug each other. The waiter coughs as he puts down their orders. "Feeding an army?"

"Ah," groans Debbie "Not really."

"Emily where is everyone," asks Margaret.

"Mom you better sit down," states Emily seeing her face change to one of fear "Nothing Centre related has happened to them."

"Centre related," questions Margaret "Emily Catherine Russell what are you up to."

"It's not Emily," states Melody "It's me, and so not so nice pay back. Please sit down I'll gladly explain it all to you."



Wild Bill's

"Ok let me get this straight," laughs Margaret "My son, my very *bright* son has the ingenious idea of messing with your."

"Yes," interrupts Melody "And that's not the worst of it."

"Yeah," laughs Debbie "she is only telling you the nice stuff because I'm here."

"Well I should hope so," laughs Margaret "I do hope your getting him for all that crap he put you throw."

"So Mel," snickers Emily "I told you mama would understand," looking at her mother "This is were we are now."

The Warehouse

Hearing the scuffing noises coming from the front door, both Jarod and Major Charles look at the entrance door expecting Miss Parker or even Emily but when a uniformed police officer walked in Jarod let out an explosive groan.

"Do you know that you're trespassing on private property," asks the officer.

"No sir," states Major Charles "We didn't know that."

"Well," snickers the officer as he takes a good look at a now orange and purple Jarod "Well you are, and the owner is pressing charges."

"Great," snaps Jarod "Just great."

Ben's House

"That's the light stuff Ethan," states Syd "there were times when Jarod would break into her home and leave *little* gifts."

"What little gifts would he leave," asks J.J.

Laughing and smirking a little "Oh let's see, at her house. One time he left a green monster in her bed, and lets see what else."

"Green monster," questions Ethan.

"Yeah," says Syd "It had to due with clues regarding Angelo but Jarod decided Miss Parker needed to take a journey, so instead of telling her straight he put her throw this obstacle course."

Groaning "Yeah he did," laughs Ben "he would always do the obstacle course routine with her."

"How do you know," asks J.J.

"He did that with me," laughs Ben as he tells his tale of meeting Miss Parker for the first time and the time they went to lunch.

*************************************** More? Dream And yes I have to ask. Suggestions *are greatly* appreciated.

Come on people I have only received three suggestions!!!

Psst. I couldn't very well give him the flu, but I think you'll like what I did give him (Laughing Evilly) Later!!