Mordecai holstered the pistol as the uproar began.  Frank having to restrain the young bitch with a knife. The middle one tried to slip into Jonesy's back pocket. The Reverend handling Maddy was exactly what he wanted.<br/><br/>These men must have telepathy, their remarks were blunt but nicely put. They had all three earned rewards but first it was business, the codes and that meant Maddy.<br/><br/>He focused on Maddy in the same way he had focused on Hal but for entirely different reasons.  Her comment had him smirking.<br/><br/>"News of my death has been greatly exaggerated I assure you, but very nice to see you again Maddy," And Mordecai meant it in more than one way.<br/><br/>"Obviously all of you can see my dilemma. There is indeed codes which were left at the bank. However, since you three ladies work at the bank and opened up this morning that means that one of you has some information I need."<br/><br/>His hands in his pockets as though he was relaxed and just chatting. He was an observer of human nature and he got a big picture of who was in charge as he watched everyone empty out of the Van.<br/><br/>"This is your new home. You are the property of this ranch. Life for you will go a lot easier if you cooperate. But it's life at the ranch without possibility of parole, just so you know."<br/><br/>"Now we've made a special effort to set up your new home with all the modern conveniences." He pointed to the smaller of the five buildings. The one with the grey tin roof.<br/><br/>"Now there are some questions we're going to ask Maddy while she watches," He looked between the two other woman knowing who he was going to pick but letting them worry .<br/><br/>" While these men torture one of you at a time,"  Mordecai wore an offering expression on his face.<br/><br/>He was thinking Franky's bitch (Toni). The little one he'd already knifed for a started but asked anyway just to see everyone's reactions.<br/><br/>His tone light and casual, like he was offering something else, "Who would like to be tortured first?"<br/>