Chapter 57. New Quest

She inhaled the restorative scent from the Dogo Yaro trees that lined the driveway to buoy herself and then pasted on a smile. She had been feeling woozy all day, and now the feeling seemed to be intensifying. She had come for the appointment because she had made a promise, and she of all people knew what a pain in the ass it could be for time management when someone didn't meet up with the schedule.

"Once I get this over with, I am going to put my feet up for a long, long time," She thought, then turned to Emma, who was looking at the car accusingly, and said, "Let's go find out if your buddies are here or not, big brother." He smiled at the title, and the spring in his walk increased.

"Good evening to you, Ms. Marissa. I am so happy you could make it." Marissa turned to see a beautiful young woman coming from the backyard. She had a measuring tape rule attached to her trouser waist and a screwdriver in her hand. The grub on her manicured fingers did nothing to detract fro