RIO<br/><br/>As I sent Raiga on his way (perhaps the curious dog would stick with the stranger and go into the house, especially as his mistress was in there), I heard a voice behind me.<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"I don't think it's a big deal Mark. I mean, if they want us to stay and if it doesn't put them out. Besides, it would be much better than a motel and we still have a good way to go."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><strong>"You bet!"</strong>I turned around and grinned at the group of young holidaymakers again,<strong>"I mean there's no motel in town - well, no decent one that is. There's the Fanning Lodge which is okay... if you don't mind sharing with roaches. Just, you know, take some bottled water is all I'd say about that place."</strong>Again I gestured to the path across the bridge and around the lake.<em>What is it with these kids? Afraid the boogeyman will come get them in the night? Idiots!</em><br/><br/><strong>"While we're free. And all home cookin' by yours truly. Well, sure, I use a jar of this and a can of that but most of the ingredients are grown right here on the farm. We like it that way, self sufficient and nice and homely. You'll see right soon enough."</strong><br/><br/>I wiped my hands on the towel one last time and ran a finger through my fringe, tucking a loose strand behind my ear. I looked at the tall sporty guy, and allowed myself a little wink at him,<strong>"Everything you could need for the night is right here. And we got some good mechanics out back as well. We can maybe fix up your car in the morning. I'll ask Ms. Andrews to get Stevie to bring it over here first thing. You should be on your way by lunchtime. How's that?"</strong><br/><br/><em>Christ, you tight assed city fucks, c'mon, this is fuckin' hard work! Just stay the freakin' night already. You won't give a shit about tomorrow night.</em>My kind smile never faltered.