After Kevin came home from his doctor's appointment and, on his way to see 'Dad Ken', he stopped. There in the Great Room was this Huge Christmas tree. He couldn't believe its size. It towered over the room and it appeared to almost hit the ceiling.
"' Dad', this tree is awesome!" exclaimed Kevin. "How did you know I was out here?"
"When Chief's paws stopped clicking on the tile, I knew you two were out here amazed at the size of the Christmas tree. It is beautiful, isn't it?" said a smiling 'dad' Ken.
"I've only ever seen a Christmas tree this big in department stores, and in outside city decorations. I never knew someone could put it inside their home," replied the older twin. "How big is it?"
"That my boy is a 25 foot tree sitting on a thirty inch high platform. The platform makes it look taller than it actually is, but whose going to ask or even care. You can see they have the lights on it already and the tree topper," was how Mr. Ken described the Christmas tree to Kevin.
"How many lights are on it 'dad'?" asked Kevin.
"There are 4500 lights on and inside the tree 'son'. But, I think there should be at least 500 more. Next year I may request that many more," replied Mr. Ken.
"Can we see it lit up later?" asked a hopeful Kevin.
"I think that can be arranged. We'll do it after we eat dinner. That way it will be dark enough that when the lights are on it will truly amaze you," answered 'dad' Ken.
"Did you notice the animated Christmas decorations outside? We can light them up as well," offered Mr. Ken.
"Which ones did you get and how many?" quickly asked Kevin.
"Why don't you take Chief outside and look at them and later you can describe them to your 'brothers'? That way you'll be the star of the show," chuckled 'dad' Ken.
"Come on Chief, let's go outside and look at the animated decorations," called out Kevin.
Chief got a big grin on her muzzle as now she had someone to go outside with her and hopefully play. The two quickly went down the stairs to the Great Room where Kevin looked at the tree more closely. Then, the boy, and his dog, went outside to check the animated decorations.
Just then, Mr. Chris and Mr. Wayne came over to their employer. They were headed to the man's Study to talk to him about some issues. They stopped at the glass banister and looked over at the huge Christmas tree along with Mr. Ken. After they admired its size, the three men proceeded to the Study.
"What have you two got for me?" asked Mr. Ken.
"Mr. Ken, I've made the arrangements for the three auditions for Saturday," spoke up Mr. Chris. "The first is at 11 AM, the second is a 12:30 and the last one is at 2 PM. That should give you adequate time to listen, discuss and drive to the next appointment.
"The next item I have for you is the contractor you selected would like to meet with us at 1 PM on Friday to discuss the final contract and any changes you may have considered since their last meeting with you."
"Chris ... what about those key chains I asked your friend to make for me? Will your friend have them ready for me by Christmas?" asked a curious Mr. Ken.
"Yes, sir, Mr. Ken ... my friend says he'll have at least fifty available for you by the twenty-first. He indicated they would be finished and ready to present when he brings them here. He says he may have a few more than that, but he isn't guaranteeing anything," chuckled Mr. Chris.
Mr. Ken told the other two men that he sent out the email about the Six Flag trip and asked them to respond by Friday. He also told them he wrote himself a note to remind his 'boys' to talk to their friends tomorrow at school and get them to reply, hopefully tomorrow night.
The only problem he said he might see is that Matthew didn't get Greg and Aaron's email address. But, he told them he had their home phone numbers. He said if Matthew can't get their email addresses he'd give the boy's parents a call. The owner of The Cove did remind them that the boy's moms have volunteered to chaperone, but he still wanted a receipt for the record and the customary release.
"Mr. Ken ... maybe I should have brought this up before now, but ... are you going to have the parents sign a release for when the project is done? You know before the boys can use it?" asked the Estate Manager.
"You know, Chris that is a great idea. This new project will bring more chances for injury and having the release ready for them to sign at the New Year's Day Swim Party might be a good start. Although, the project probably won't be finished before 1 June, so that maybe a bit premature, don't you think?" smiled Mr. Ken.
The rest of the Cove boys returned from school at their usual time. Kevin met them in the Kitchen Nook and told them about the Christmas tree and animated figures outside. The boys began to rush to see them but Momma used her 'voice' and they stopped in their tracks.
"Yous boyses sits ands eats. Theres bees muchos times tos sees the Navidad decoraciones," chastised Momma Maria to the boys.
"Navdividad?" asked Matthew.
"Nos, Navidad, Nav-i-dad. Its iss the Spanish name fors Christmas, mi ninos," smiled Momma.
The boys smiled too, and then sat down to eat today's Momma's Holiday snack. Today Momma Maria made Mexican Cookie Rings with white icing and red and green sprinkles. She also had the boy's cold favorite drinks, chocolate and vanilla milk.
After hugging Momma for making them another awesome snack, the five boys ran to the MRS area and went to the glass overlook to look down at the Christmas tree. The four who hadn't seen it fully installed were awe struck.
"'Dad, 'dad', that Christmas tree is awesomendous," said Matthew, as he entered the Study.
"So, I take it you like it. Awesomendous, is it?" laughed 'dad' Ken.
"Yea, 'dad' it is awesome and tremendous at the same time," explained Matthew, with a smile.
The other three boys, who just saw the fully erected Christmas tree for the first time, also said it was awe-inspiring, breathtaking, marvelous, incredible and a few more positive accolades thrown in. They loved the size, but wanted to know why it was on a platform. They wanted to know if it wasn't tall enough by itself.
"Boys, the tree is on a platform to for two reasons. The first is that I have a train ... that I want to put under the tree. The second is a big S-E-C-R-E-T. You hear me boys? The second reason it is on a platform is a Secret!
"If I tell you what that secret is ... you cannot ... you cannot ever tell anyone why I put the tree on the platform. If anyone asks, you tell them it is so I can put my train under the tree. I want the illusion we created for my first Christmas Parties to remain forever.
"Boys ... did you understand what I am saying? Will you keep my secret until I am no longer walking this earth?" asked the boys foster dad, and owner of The Cove.
Hearing their 'dad' ask them to "...keep my secret until I am no longer walking this earth", startled them to no end. They knew it meant until he was dead, but they didn't know how to take what he asked.
"Dad ... that ... that is something that is a long ways away," said Robert. "Isn't it?"
"Yes, son, boys, I sure hope it is a long ways away. But, it is important to me that we keep the illusion of the secret forever. Now ... are all of you ready ... to know the secret as to why the Christmas tree is on the platform," directly asked 'dad' Ken.
When they all agreed they would keep his secret, Mr. Ken told them that, at their first Holiday Party, his guests would see Santa bring out present after present from his red bag. He explained the red satchel will have some presents in it, to begin with, but explained when he sets the bag down next to the platform someone stationed under the platform will reach out and open a hidden zipper and begin handing up presents to Santa.
The boys were amazed, as was Mr. Wayne, who'd seen the miracle, but never knew the secret. The boys began talking amongst themselves about the trick their 'dad' played on his guests. It was then Mr. Ken reminded them the guests were now their friends, too. The boys smiled at that thought. Mr. Ken then sent them up to get started on their homework.
When dinner was over, Momma Maria brought out Matthew's special dessert she promised him yesterday. That night she made Banana Split Dessert Tacos that were dusted with a light sugar and cinnamon mixture.
Everyone filled their taco shell with their favorite ice cream, cut up bananas, and preferred toppings Momma had set had out on the table. Mr. Ken asked Momma to join them. She smiled and sat down at the table with the other Covers and fixed her own special creation.
When the Cover boys finished their very special dessert, they all went and hugged Momma. Then they bugged their 'dad' to turn on the Christmas tree lights, as he promised Kevin earlier. Mr. Ken smiled at the boys and got up from the table. He thanked Momma Maria with a great big hug for preparing such a wonderful meal and making her special dessert for Matthew.
"OK, boys ... you stay here at the top of the stairs, while I go down and flip the switch. The Christmas tree lights will eventually be on a timer, so don't worry who has to turn them on and off every day. Now, wait here and get the full experience when the tree lights are lit.
When Mr. Ken flipped the switch, the boys were amazed at the sight. It was then Kevin told them there were 4500 lights on the tree, but that their 'dad' thought there should be 500 more. But to them the number of lights didn't matter. What mattered to them was the size of the tree and how well it looked in the Great Room. Mr. Wayne just stood there with a smile on his face.
Kevin then asked his 'dad' if the animated figures outside could be lit up. Mr. Ken told them to get their jackets, and to bring him his and they'd go outside and try them out. When all seven Covers were outside, Mr. Ken went over to the master electrical control panel.
Mr. Ken had the boys' countdown from ten and on the number one he flipped the master switch and all eight animated figures lit up and went into motion. The first animated Holiday decoration the boys admired was the 8-foot Animated Juggling Snowman. They then focused on the 8 foot high animated waving Santa on his sleigh with nine moving reindeer, with one that had a red lit up nose, that spread out over fifty feet.
The boys loved everything they saw. The other animated figures included an 8-foot high 4-piece holographic lighted train set that stretched out over forty feet long, a working Ferris wheel full of multi-colored lights, animated elves, a kicking Santa stuck in a chimney, an 8-foot high Santa on a Motorcycle, and an 8-foot high animated waving Santa. The boys couldn't decide which figure they should watch or liked the best.
Mr. Ken had the boys head inside as he turned off the animated Holiday figures. He met them just inside the Great Room, as they admired the lit up Christmas tree.
"'Dad', where do you put your train?" asked Matthew.
"It goes on the platform and goes around under the tree, Matthew. And later, maybe Saturday or Sunday I'll let you guys help me put it up. It is simple as the train only has one track, but you have to slip the pieces together and then hook up the transformer. I'll show you," replied 'dad' Ken.
While Mr. Ken explained about the train to Matthew, Robert, Charles and the twins they looked at one another as if they had a secret. They snickered some amongst themselves, but were brought out of their silliness by their 'dad' telling them they needed to head up to their rooms and relax some before bedtime.
As the boys walked up the stairs, Mr. Ken asked Matthew to go with him and Mr. Wayne to his Study. Once there the three talked about what the boy's mom tried to do to him and what she said to him, yesterday.
"I guess my nightmare ... I guess it came from what she did to me and told me that she would kill me," started Matthew. "Why would she want to say that and do that, 'dad'?"
"Matthew, come over here and sit with me, 'son'," requested Mr. Ken.
Once the Cover boy was sitting on the man's lap, 'dad' Ken said, "'Son', I think your mom ... I think she wants to control you. She and Lincoln ... they might be afraid you know something and they don't want you talking to anyone. Why else would she keep demanding you tell her what you told the police?"
"But ... I don't know anything, 'dad'!" exclaimed Matthew.
"But, they obviously think you do," started 'dad' Ken. "And, maybe ... and just maybe ... you do know something ... but you just don't realize it, yet. For now, that piece of information might be locked inside your head, because as you said once before ... you purposefully didn't react to when your mom and Lincoln talked."
"What say you head up to your room and relax some before going to bed?" asked Mr. Ken.
Matthew agreed to go to his room and thanked his 'dad' for talking to him with a hug. The young Cover and his dog walked out of the Study and walked up the stairs.
"Wayne ... why don't you take tomorrow off? You've been going at it real hard ever since Halloween, especially since you'll be here on Saturday. And, why don't you take Friday off, too. I'm planning to give Momma the night off, so she had a long weekend to get her Holiday shopping done, as well.
"If you want to go with us Friday you're invited, but you might need some down time from being around the boys all the time. When the Holidays do hit us beginning Friday next it will be so busy we'll both want to get away from it all," suggested the owner of The Cove.
"But, Mr. Ken ... you've been with the boys every day with the exception when you took the boys on their individual trips. If anyone needs some time away from the boys it is YOU!" chuckled Mr. Wayne.
"I hope after the Holidays you can find a reason, yourself, to take some time away from the boys. Maybe you can go out to your manufacturing plant and talk to the men and women who worked on those coins.
"And, in the same vein, go on a relaxing vacation by yourself. I know how much the boys mean to you, but if you burn yourself out now, who will be there for them later," counseled Wayne Mitchell.
"Well, I'll take that under advisement, Wayne. But, you're right; I do need to get away. Even though we're headed back east after Christmas, it will be a working vacation for me. I do know the boys are eagerly anticipating that trip, even though they haven't been talking about it.
"Robert and Eric have already been to the three amusement parks. The unknown are the twins and Matthew and how they'll take all the hustle and bustle of the three parks in three to four days and all the flight time we're going to have.
"The trip sounds like a dream come true, but it can and will be tiring in the long run. I'm happy Judy isn't going along. She doesn't need any more stress than she already has managing CPS and, what ... 350 employees. She's the one who needs some down time," answered Ken Thomas.
Matthew's 'brothers' were waiting for him to come up to his room. They wanted to know why their 'dad' had to talk to him. Matthew told them what their 'dad' thought and that he may have something inside is head he doesn't know is important. The youngsters 'brothers' told him not to dwell on it and that if there is something there that needs to be remembered he'll remember it, otherwise his mom was being paranoid.
The boys got into bed on time that Wednesday night. And, there were no nightmares.
Breakfast at The Cove the next morning was lighthearted and upbeat. Mr. Ken apologized to Matthew for not talking to him last night about his classmates and the questions they asked him about his mom. The youngster told his 'dad' he told his classmates he didn't know if it was his mom because he hadn't seen a picture.
Mr. Ken smiled at the way the boy handled his classmates. But, he told him that he knew it definitely was his mom, so if his classmates ask him again today he should just acknowledge that it was and move on. 'Dad' Ken reminded him, and his 'brothers', not to say anything else about her and to continue to say they didn't know why she was at that medical office building.
After the boys got off to school Mr. Ken went back to his room to get ready for the day. When he came out dressed for the day, he went to the Kitchen Nook for a fresh cup of hot coffee. After he got it he sat down at the table and called Momma Maria over.
"Momma, I wanted to tell you that after lunch tomorrow, I want you to take the rest of the day off and have an extended weekend. You need extra time, as we all do, to get ready for the Christmas Holidays. You'll inevitably be busy towards the end of next week and the following week.
"Also, that Monday after the Holiday Parties, we're taking the boys to Six Flags. So, that will give you a three-day weekend, as well. You deserve the time off as you do such an awesome job for the boys and me, in preparing our meals.
"Also, that Saturday after Christmas I am taking the boys on another trip, and we aren't scheduled be back until Tuesday night, or sometime Wednesday. That will give you some additional time off to just relax and visit your family and friends. I wanted to tell you now, so you could begin to make plans," explained Mr. Ken to his employee.
"Momma thanksas yous Miesters Kens. Itses goods toos knows that's Momma hases somes extraes times offs fors herselfes toos uses toos goes shoppings and relaxes," replied Momma Maria. "Miestes Kens ... whoses goings to wrapes alles yours presentses fors yours ninos?"
"Momma that is a good question. Another one is ... when will I get the time to go out and buy all those presents for five boys? I have a list, I just haven't made the time," lamented the owner of The Cove.
The two Covers talked some and by the end of their talk Mr. Ken had a plan. When Mr. Chris got to work, Mr. Ken decided he'd pull him aside and ask him about his plan to buy Christmas presents for the boys.
Over at the school, Max was waiting for Matthew. He had a picture of the woman who was arrested Tuesday night and he wanted the Cover to acknowledge if the woman was his mom. He wanted to embarrass the boy in front of all the 5th grade class.
When Matthew got off the school bus, he was met by his five best friends. Greg warned his new friend that Max was carrying around a picture he wanted to show him and try to embarrass him in front of everyone. Matthew decided what he'd do when he sees the bully.
"Hey, Matthew," called out Max, "I brought a picture ..." was all the bully got out before the Cover cut him off.
"Yea, the woman who was arrested was my mom," offered Matthew. "I still don't know why she was there, though. She was originally arrested for not protecting me from her boyfriend and what she let Lincoln do to me.
"But now, that she was arrested again, I was told her bail was revoked, or something like that. So, I was told she'll be in jail until her trial, which probably won't happen until after Christmas."
That satisfied the majority of the Cover's classmates, but Max was dead set on making life miserable for Matthew. He wanted the young boy to feel uncomfortable because he lived at Three Finger Cove, and had all those fun things to do there and he didn't have anything.
"Chris ... what does your wife do all day while the kids are in school?" asked Mr. Ken.
"Well, she does what all women do. She takes care of the home and gets things ready for dinner. Why?" asked a now curious Chris Dominions.
"Well, I've been procrastinating buying the boy's presents ... and time is getting away from me. What I was thinking is ... if you thought Sandra would be interested in being my Christmas shopper and present wrapper. You know I'll pay her well and, of course, give her a credit card with a whole bunch of money on it, so she won't have to worry about a budget.
"It will take time buying all those gifts for the five boys, but I do have a list. That will make it so much easier because she won't have to try to figure out what to buy and for whom. All she'll need to do it figure out where to buy them. And, of course, then wrap them.
"I already have some wrapping paper, but she can buy whatever she needs to wrap them and make them look awesome. She could even bring the presents here and wrap them until the boys are due to return from school. I'll even bet that Momma will jump in and help her. I can store them up in one of the guest's bedrooms.
"And, there isn't a great rush on buying the presents. We have all of next week and most of the following week to get it all done. So ... what do you think? Is it worth my while to call her and offer her the job? Or, do you want to discuss this with her, first.
"I would like to know by the end of the day, so I, well you, can get the credit card set up and we can talk about how she would want to do this. If she doesn't think she'll have the time, then I'll ask the women at the construction and architects offices," explained Mr. Ken, of his thinking and offer to his Estate Manager.
Mr. Chris thought about it for a few moments and then told his employer he'd like to call his wife and see what she felt about the opportunity. The Estate Manager said he thought his wife might jump on it as it would give her something different to do, and a few extra dollars that she could use for Christmas presents for the family.
Momma Maria heard the men's conversation as they sat in the Kitchen Nook drinking coffee. She also heard Mr. Ken say that she might want to help wrapping the presents. That put a smile on her face and a hope the woman did take the job because she knew she would love to help wrap the boys presents.
After his talk with Chris, Mr. Ken went back to his Study to make a few phone calls. The first one was to his construction company to ask how things were going along to start construction on his apartment buildings. He learned the excavation company for that very large project was going to position their equipment on the property next week. Mr. Ken was very pleased to hear that.
The owner of The Cove then called his architect company, the ones who were responsible for drawing up the specifications for his special project. He wanted the person who primarily worked on the project to be there at The Cove tomorrow when he and Chris met with the contractor.
Mr. Ken wanted the man in on the discussions in case they missed something important since they added a few more items to the original project. Mr. Ken wanted this project to be perfect and its construction quick and trouble free. Since he and Chris were not architects nor construction planners, he wanted the professional in on the meeting.
It was while Ken Thomas was making his phone calls, his personal cell phone rang. When he looked at the Caller ID he saw it was Dan.
"Yes, Dan, what have you got for me?" was how the owner of The Cove answered his phone.
"Ken ... I've got some information for you that you can't repeat to anyone," replied Dan Fischer, Sheriff's Deputy Lieutenant.
Ken Thomas had the Lieutenant call him back on the landline, so no one could listen into their private conversation.
When the phone on The Cove owner's desk rang, Mr. Ken said, "Yes, Dan ... what can you tell me?"
"Ken, we learned Lonny's full name. His name is Lonny Charles Acheterts. He's been arrested a number of times for petty theft. He is also believed to be a wheelman for some heists that have yet to be solved.
"The other person Matthew identified though the picture line-up is Benjamin Bateterson. He is also known for being involved in petty crimes and has been a person of interest in some of the robberies that Lincoln is a suspect in as well.
"The man who made Grace's bail, Carter Dunlapman, is also known to other police agencies as a person of interest, who also has some connections to organized crime. All the robberies that Lincoln is a person of interest in Lonny, Benjamin and Carter are also considered to be involved in them, as well.
"So, Grace ... she has to know more than she is admitting to. I think DA Morris ... I think he will offer her a deal ... if she'll agree to turn states witness for them against the other three," finished Dan Fischer.
"Dan, I talked with Matthew some last night, and I do believe he knows something that Grace doesn't want him to tell anyone. Why else would she berate him the way she did, and threaten to kill him if he talks? Matthew told me that when his mom and Lincoln talked he acted as if he was ignoring them, so he wouldn't be beaten.
"Dan, I told him to just let it go and not worry about what his mom thinks he knows. I explained to Matthew that if there was something he knows it will eventually come to him. And, if it doesn't then not to worry about it either," added Mr. Ken.
"So, Dan, what does this all mean?" asked Mr. Ken.
"For now, we have only identified all four as knowing one another. Now, all we need to do is put them all together at the same place at the same time, so to speak. As for Grace, she will be treated as an accomplice 'after the fact' until we learn more of her activities before and after the robberies.
"Hopefully, Matthew will remember something that will help us put it all together. Keep him safe Ken. Lonny Charles Acheterts, Benjamin Bateterson and Carter Dunlapman are still out there. We have no reason to arrest them, as of yet," offered Lt. Fischer, before hanging up.
As soon as he got off the phone with Lt. Fischer, Mr. Ken called Mr. Chris to come to his Study, and hurry. When the Estate Manager came to the room, Mr. Ken told him to immediately add two extra guards per shift for the foreseeable future, starting as soon as he can get Jules Diamond to hire them.
Mr. Chris saw the intensity in the man's face and heard it in his tone of voice. The Estate Manager remembered back when Mr. Ken told him he may have to do that one day, and that day had come. The Estate Manager quickly went back to his office to call Mr. Diamond.
While Mr. Chris exited the Study, Mr. Ken picked up the desk phone and called the Main Gate. When the guard answered he told the man they had a possible situation unfolding. He told the man for he, and his partners, to know to increase their surveillance and attentiveness, around the estate. He also told him his boss, Jules Diamond, was being notified to add a few more guards.
The guard asked Mr. Ken what they should prepare for. All Mr. Ken could tell him at the time is that all the boys could be in great danger from unknown sources. The owner of The Cove told the guard that as soon as he had more information he'd get it to them.
Mr. Ken then called the school and demanded he talk to Principal Chadwick. When he finally got to talk to her he said he would be at the school to pick up is 'sons', and would appreciate her having them at the office for him when he arrived.
When Abigail Chadwick asked what was happening, all he could tell her is that Matthew might know something from his past, but he doesn't realize it yet. He continued and told her that his other 'sons' could be in danger of being kidnapped, and held until they get a hold of Matthew.
Principal Chadwick was heart sickened at hearing that, but she immediately had Ms. Andrews quietly get all five Cover boys and bring them to her office. She then contemplated putting the school in Lock-Down. But she had Dan Chassen called to her office to get his counsel, before she took such any drastic action.
In the meantime, Mr. Ken called Gene and George Warren. He asked them if they were available for a private security contract to watch over all five of his 'sons'. The owner of The Cove then explained the reason for his call. They told him Jules had already called them and essentially asked them the same question.
The Warren twins agreed to work for the Owner of The Cove. Upon hearing that, Mr. Ken told them to meet him at the school with the special vehicle they used with Collin and Ryan.
Thirty minutes later, Mr. Ken, met Gene and George Warren sitting in their armored SUV outside the school. The three men walked inside the school and Principal Chadwick met them as they entered the school.
"Dad," yelled out Robert, when he saw his dad and the two security men, "why is Mr. Gene and Mr. George with you. What's happened?"
"Robert, let's get with your 'brothers' so I can explain it only once," said dad Ken.
When they all got together, Mr. Ken introduced Gene and George Warren to Matthew. He explained who they were and that all of his 'brothers' are well aware of their abilities. Then, he told them why they were there.
"Boys ... Mr. Dan called and told me some things that have me concerned. Matthew ... the other three men your mom is involved with ... they are not nice people. They are all still out there, and since your mom tried to get you to tell her what you know, I feel it is best that for now I have these men guard all of you," explained 'dad' Ken.
"But what about our friends. Will they still be able to come over?" asked Matthew.
"Yes, Matthew they will still be able to come over, it's just ... it's just that when you guys go anywhere these men will be there with you. That is until Mr. Dan and his men can figure out how to deal with those men. But, for now, they haven't done anything wrong the police can prove, so they have to leave them alone.
"I'm going to sign you out of school and these men will drive you home in their SUV. It is a special vehicle made to their specifications to protect people. You're older 'brothers', Collin and Ryan, were driven back and forth to school and to The Mall in the same vehicle you will now be driven to and from school for the time being.
"Now, let me sign you out and we'll head on home and talk about this some more, there. You ready to head out?" asked 'dad' Ken.
While Gene and George aggressively looked all around before taking the boys out to their SUV, Mr. Ken and Principal Chadwick went into her office to talk some more. Mr. Ken wanted to know if there would be a problem having Gene and George out in her parking lot for the foreseeable future.
Abigail Chadwick said she personally didn't have a problem with it, but once the parents' get wind that a private security detail is stationed at the school it will cause problems. Mr. Ken said he understood and asked if they can try it tomorrow and see how the men can blend in.
Principal Chadwick laughed at what Mr. Thomas said about the overly large men blending in. She said tomorrow shouldn't be a problem, but she was worried about next week by Wednesday and later if they were still needed. Mr. Ken said he'd think about an alternative, but appreciated Gene and George can be there, at least, tomorrow.
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