I sighed. We were friends, no, we were family. Jack was Jake's best friend and Beta. Why were people so against a helping hand?

"I don't want your money Lacey but if it makes you feel better you can pay me ten dollars a month". I didn't need the money and I certainly didn't want it. "If you don't take it then I'll be forced to sell it and I really don't want to do that".

"Thank you but Jack-...".

"I'll talk to Jack". Jake interrupted. "I'll make him see sense. I'm going on a patrol. Will you ...