Frank's gaze lingered at Lauren, even after she went into the bathroom and closed the door. He sighed then went back to the kitchen to make her another Tom Collins. It was late and he had no idea what the girl's capacity for liquor was. He guessed that he would find out.<br/><br/>Frank frowned at the realization that he still was supposed to call and give an update on his situation. It was freaking 2:30 in the morning in Chicago but Frank had instructions.<br/><br/>He procrastinated on that a while longer, bringing her drink to the hall outside the bathroom. He was on his second Scotch as well. Frank had a high tolerance for liquor.<br/><br/>She came out, slightly startled to see him, but she covered it well. Frank wondered if she had done any acting. But then he thought back to her fake fainting when he grabbed her and answered his own question. But Lauren certainly knew how to behave around men. Who knows how many of them she twisted around her perfectly manicured finger.<br/><br/>She was pointed in her query. She didn't look to be in the mood for bullshit, either. Ungagged, she would have pressed him.<br/><br/>So Frank was honest. Sort of.<br/><br/>He cleared his throat and took some Scotch before saying in a low, steady voice, "It wasn't anyone from the Moxey. My employer is on the right side of the law."<br/><br/>But was he, really? Frank left his doubts out for now.<br/><br/>"I know why you're scared, Lauren. But all I know about is what my boss on this job told me. I mean, all I wanted to know. I told you that I don't like too many details.<br/><br/>"So for all you know, my boss wants you delivered so he can protect you from the Moxey boys."<br/><br/>Even Frank didn't think that sounded plausible, so he quickly added, "I have to call Chicago soon. Maybe I'll get a little nosey."<br/><br/>The truth was that Frank was growing quite fond of his vivacious, busty captive with the lovely legs. And he remained convinced that her side of the story was free from odors.<br/><br/>"You getting tired? We can go over the sleeping arrangements."