Chapter 14

For the second time in her life, Nancy was surprised again as she saw the familiar face of Julian at her doorstep. This time however, he came along with Randal. "Should I start getting used to this?" She asked rhetorically, raising her eyebrow at the two men. She moved aside and let them in. Her TV was switched on. It appeared she was watching the news. "Sorry about the unexpected visit," Randal said as he sunk into a seat. "But we wouldn't have come on such short notice if it wasn't so important." "I think that's what phones are for," Nancy replied. "You guys could have called or something. I mean what if I wasn't home?" The two men stared at each other. "You guys didn't think this through, did you?" Nancy shook her head. "This must really be a big emergency." "Nancy, you can spare us the lectures till later, " Randal said. "We need your help." "Okay, " She replied. "What's the matter?" Julian who had been silently staring into space spoke up. "I'm still seeing the tattoo on