Remy looked around the room at the elegant little bed and breakfast. Very nice. Very comfortable. The bed would have held the entire defense of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

"Remember to thank your friend for not using our real names," he told Mari.

Mari giggled, then paused in her circuit of the room's appointments. He could tell she wasn't used to such luxury, and he hoped he'd have a chance, after this was all over, to spoil her a bit.

"You realize she thinks ...