He had not trusted Helen Speers, and she had been the one to save his life. So you told him everything, huh? He said this loudly and bitterly enough to attract the attention of half the ER people. This was ONeill turf, the land of lost souls. Every face in the place hinted at a story that would either break your heart or scare the shit out of you or both. Old, young, working class or homeless-looking needed — at a minimum — dentists, barbers and social workers. Shes not asking for a loan, Lance. Its her money, remember? I did, and Im very grateful for the access. Perhaps Id like to know what scheme she has in mind. It might come in handy some day. I can tell you one thing — shes most unusual. She composed herself.I like to have time to myself. Meditate, swim. So whatd you do? I said. Hire some new people? You prefer the Glock to the Sig? asked Devine as he drew nearer. Stuart Woods That was when Wade ran three or four steps and launched himself onto Showalters back. He rode piggyback, using his hands to blind Showalter momentarily. I wrenched his gun hand until I simply slipped the Glock from his grasp. But then Showalter, carrying Wade, slammed into me and knocked the Glock I was carrying — Showalters Glock — to the floor. Id much prefer it if you did. Id rather look at her than you. Seven at Patroon. He hung up. Sort of. He wants the painters out and the restaurant up and running. No, sir, I didnt. I think it had just been a closet that had had a ventilator put in it. You could see the dog had been kept in there at intervals—there was a bed, a pan of water, and the inside of the door was just scratched all to pieces where ihe dog had tried to get out when the minder was committed. He had torn a nail loose in his clawing. How come you know so much about the details? Hancock said suspiciously..