Actor stood and looked at the man sitting on the bed in front of him.

`Well? He asked

`Well what? Came the surly reply.

`Do you feel no remorse at all for what you did last night? Asked Actor.

Casino rushed to the bars of the cell furiously trying to get to Actor

`Remorse , why the hell should I be sorry, you bastard, you let her walk away with my kid, when I get out of here I'm going to tear you apart with my bare hands.` he screamed.

Actor refused to be baited and stood calmly in front of the cell just a little out of Casino's reach.

`You could of course try, but I wouldn't recommend it, as it would only result in your being sent back to finish your sentence, now wouldn't it? He asked quietly.

`You let her take my kid` he said again, but this time with less fury.

`Sylvie and her husband went to stay with friends last night , just in case you came back, your arrival was a shock to all of us last night `, said Actor.

`She's still here? He asked surprised.

`She had agreed that you had a right to know, they both did, and they were coming back with us so that she could talk to you. That is what Angel came down here to do.

She didn't tell you because she knew exactly what you would do , she didn't want to upset Sylvie too much. All you did last night was prove to her that she was right not to tell you as you obviously

have no consideration for anyone else's feelings but your own, and that you don't care who you hurt, so long as you get what you want. If she had any sense she would walk away right now and

leave you to rot in here for all the harm you did last night `.Actor finished.

`Was angry , that's all, , you know how I get sometimes`. Said Casino finally starting to calm down.

`You frightened Sylvie last night, and Angel too, is that what you intended to do ?

`God no`, said Casino

He sat down on the bed and put his head in his hands

`I really screwed things up this time didn't I? he asked. `Not likely either one of them will ever want talk to me again`,

Actor looked at Casino and knew that the man had just realised how close he had come to losing everything that he had spent the last year working for.

`Can you get me out of here? He asked.

`That decision is the Wardens, and he's none to happy with you at the moment, you could be here for a while. Perhaps you should use the time to think what you could do to make things right? He

said

Casino nodded

`One more thing Casino, if you ever threaten Angel again, I will personally break every bone in both your hands, before I give you to Chief to finish teaching you some respect, do I make myself clear?

He asked menacingly.

Casino looked at him, and for the first time , this man made him afraid.

He just nodded.

`I would like to hear the answer Casino, just so that I am sure you understand the consequences' of your actions.` he said

`I hear you , won't happen again, okay`.

`The choice is yours Casino, just remember our agreement.` he said.

The next time Casino looked at the bars, Actor was nowhere to be seen.

…..

`You really don't have to help clear this up you know`, Sylvie said, `

As on of my men caused it, I think it's the least we can do`, said Craig.

`It really isn't as bad as it looks, and to be fair most of it belongs to the woman we rent the house from, our things are at my mothers all packed up ready to go`, she said.

`If any of this needs replacing you let me know, I'm sure Casino will be only too happy to pay`, he said.

`I know I should be angry with him for all this,` said Sylvie waving her hand around the room, `But I do feel partly responsible`,

`Well you shouldn't, ` said Craig. As usual Casino's just gone off like a rocket and not listened to anyone, and not thought about the consequences, and as far as I'm concerned this is all his fault`.

`How long are you going to keep him locked up? She asked him.

`When Actor and Goniff get here I'm going over there to have a little chat`, he said smiling at her.

`Oh I'd like to be a fly on the wall for that conversation`, she said returning his smile.

`It will most definitely not be for your little ears`, he teased

She giggled.

`Didn't think for one second it would be`.she said

`Can I ask you something Craig?

`Whatever you want, within reason`, he said.

She looked him and asked seriously.

`What's going on with Angel?

`He sat down on the sofa, and a moment later she joined him.

`She was injured a few weeks ago, I came very close to losing her, don't think she really knows how bad she was, Anyway she needs rest and just won't listen to me or the Doctor, took off on this

little jaunt even after he'd told her it was a bad idea, I have no idea what I'm going to do with her, she'll collapse at the rate she's going, ` he said wearily.

`Then she'll stay with us until we leave.` said Sylvie.

`I can't let you do that, it's too much responsibility for you in your condition`, he said.

She laughed at him.

`I'm pregnant, not ill`, she said and at least I can slow her down to my speed, that's got to be better than nothing, hasn't it?

Craig sighed and then smiled at her .

`You're sure Steve won't mind? he asked.

`Quite sure , and anyway in my condition he humours me.` she said laughing.

`In that case I think it's a great idea, all we have to do now is convince Angel.` he said,

`Oh you just leave her to me, I did learn a little something while I stayed with you guys you know.` she said smiling at him.

He laughed.

`Well in that case I leave everything in your capable hands`. He said.

…..

Craig and his men sat in the hotel finishing their supper and preparing for the drive back to the mansion.

`Where is he ? Asked Goniff.

`Getting himself ready and trying to pluck up enough courage to go over there`, said Craig.

`Mind if I join you? Asked Steve as he walked towards them.

Craig gave him a questioning look.

`They threw me out, apparently he's all theirs' and they decided they can handle him on their own, I know I shouldn't after the stunt he pulled , but I really feel sorry for the guy having to face the two

of them`. He said jokingly.

`Know just what you mean mate. `said Goniff. `Angel being mad at you is bad enough, but the two of them, no thanks`.

The men joked together until Casino walked up to the table.

He stood and looked at Steve.

`Never was one for apologies, but I figure I owe you one for last night,` he said.

`I guess you do `, said Steve.

Casino looked uncomfortable.

`You'd better get going Casino, you don't want to upset them any more than you already have by being late , now do you ? Asked Craig.

`You sure I have to wear this? He asked pulling at the tie Actor had provided for him.

`You need all the help you can get Casino, ` said Chief quietly.

`Some flowers would not go amiss either`, said Actor.

`Now you tell me, where am I going to get flowers at this time of night? He asked?

Actor stood up and walked over to the bar and spoke to the manager of the hotel, who disappeared and returned a few moments later with two bunches of flowers.

`You do not deserve the help`. Said Actor, `But the ladies deserve the flowers.`

Casino almost smiled.

`Thanks mate`, he said

Pulling at his collar once more , he looked at the men in front of him.

`Right then, into the lions den`, he said.

`Rather you than me mate`, said Goniff.

`Yeah give me the Krauts any day`, said Chief.

`Good luck Casino, and don't be late back, we need to be away from here in a couple of hours`, said Craig

`Two hours`, he said, `Warden if I'm not back in one send in the cavalry will ya? He asked.

As Casino walked out of the door Goniff started to giggle.

`They're going to eat him alive`, he laughed.

`You know my wife well then Goniff`, Steve asked.

`Well is she's half as good as Angel is at making you feel bad when she's mad at you, then I guess I do`. He said.

Chief smiled at them and twirling his knife set it firmly in the table.

`Dead man walking`, he said

They all burst out laughing , each thankful that it was Casino and not them that the ladies had decided to teach a lesson too.