Once dressed, I stood in front of them, ready as I would ever be. "I have a lot of things Paul doesn't have, but tonight I have one more."

"What's that?" Eddie asked.

"Patrick Starfish socks."

Jacek laughed. "That's always been the missing element. I'm surprised we didn't think of it before."

Sawyer leaned down to kiss my cheek. "Paul doesn't stand a chance."

"One more stop at the house for weapons and..." Jacek glanced at Eddie and Sawyer. "Other ...