Beat slipped into the passanger seat and looked into the girl's eyes.  He smiled.  "It's nice to meet you Noelle.  All right, this way."<br/><br/>They were only two miles from the shopping center.  A beleaguered blockbuster video and chinese takeout place were still hanging on along with the big bagel shop.<br/><br/>Beat asked what she'd like, and tried to cover anything he could rationaly afford.  He also got himself a coffee with sugar and cream and a bagel with locks.  At a small out of the way table, he warmed his hands on the coffee and inquired, "So, do you take pictures for anyone in particular, or freelance?"