As he drove, Richard nervously drummed his fingers against the driving wheel. Ever since his wife’s funeral four years ago, Deidre has not driven down for Thanksgiving. There were only calls once a week now. Deidre appeared in the doorway, and Richard opened his arms wide. “Whoa!” he exclaimed. “Dad? Why are you in this place?” With tears streaming down her cheeks, she enquired. “I came to you to celebrate my birthday. The big eight-o is here!” Richard answered, but the happiness soon faded from his voice. “Honey, what is wrong? Why are you in tears?”
“It is nothing, everything’s okay,” Deidre said, wiping away her tears with a small smile. “I simply…It is not really a good time, and I was not expecting you. I am sorry, Dad, but I have to get some focus. Regarding my work. I will call you, see. Okay, let us eat dinner later. Sorry.” Richard was left bewildered and heartbroken when Deidre closed the door. There was a serious problem. Did Deidre have a problem? Richard moved away from the front entrance, but he stayed inside. He skirted the low blooming shrubs bordering the walkway and crept up to take a quick look through the windows.
Deidre was in the sitting room with two burly males. “Who was that?” In an abrupt tone, one of them inquired. Deidre lied in a trembling voice, “Nobody.” “Just a child from the neighbor…ringing the doorbell and taking off.” “Now, back to business,” the other man replied. “Deidre, you are currently six months late on your loan payments. Mr. Marco is growing irritated.” “I simply require more time. “In the winter, business will definitely take up again,” she begged.
The man said, “Time is one thing you have not got, honey,” and drew his gun. “Those who owe Mr. Marco money wind up feeding the fish in the lake since they do not have long lives.” The weapon was aimed at her by him. Fear immobilized Richard. However, the man quickly turned aside, hiding the gun in the waistline of his pants, and walked back with a disgusted expression. He gave Danny the command, “Look around this dump and see if there is anything worthwhile we can take to Mr. Marco.” Since she is a businesswoman, a computer or other equipment must be present.
She exclaimed, “But I need those things!” “Without my equipment, I can not produce money!” The man gave his rifle a pat on the butt. ”Boo-Hoo. You know, I may yet change my mind. Now stop being unappreciative.” Deidre was left sobbing on the floor as the men stormed away after ransacking her house. Richard could not understand anything because Deidre’s business was booming. That is what she had told him, at any rate. However, Richard now sensed that something was wrong. He was needed by Deidre.
From Deidre’s house, the men placed a number of appliances into their car. At last, they took off, and Richard went with them. The men came to a stop at what appeared to be a pub, a two-story brick building downtown. The door was unlocked even though it was closed. Richard entered the facility unhindered by any staff member.