It's A Small World After All

Tam looked to Veronica with worry in her gaze. "Where is my brother?"

Veronica looked concerned too and tried to reassure Tam with a gaze. "He's still here, but your mother is insisting he be turned over to her custody once he's able to leave."

Tam was beginning to grow furious. "And where is she? I want to talk to her."

Veronica sighed. "I have her number if you..."

Tam shook her head. "No, I want to talk to her face to face!"

"I believe she said something about staying at the Clear Lake Resort." Veronica said.

Tam looked to Serenity now. "You know where that fancy pants resort is, Serenity?" The Clear Lake Resort was a high end hotel and spa, one of those hoity-toity places rich types went to for a weekend of pampering and smelling one's own farts.

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Max smiled and listened to Kevin's ramblings, smiling at being called the nicest person he knew. But once he fell asleep he just sat there until Bonnie came demanding attention which he was happy to give.

"What am I going to do?" He said to Bonnie as he stroked her fur. "I wish I could do more for him... be more..." He sighed and stopped himself from thinking such nonsense and decided to pull out his cellphone. He decided to call his lawyer.

"Hello, Renee? I hope I'm not waking you..."

"You're not, I'm actually in Crystal Waters visiting family." Renee replied. "How can I help you, honey?"

"I got a friend who could use some legal protection. A potentially hazardous... young woman could be causing trouble for him."

"We can meet tomorrow afternoon and discuss things. I have to see my son in the morning but should be free afterward."

"Thank you," Max let out a sigh of relief. "I'll let you go then. See you tomorrow."

"And you, darling, have a good evening Max."

Max hung up and looked down at Bonnie. "I just hope this helps..."