Probably looking for me and you,” she said. “Okay again,” Kip said. “But why aren’t they here? This is where all of the action is.” “I suppose because they haven’t figured that out yet.” “Well,” Kip said, “How did you know I was here?” “I knew where you were going as soon as you left me in my hallway. Kip, why are you being so cantankerous? Be glad I arrived when I did. I stopped that man from killing you.” “Yes.” Kip said. “Yes, I am glad Annie. Thank you. I guess it’s just that when I come to in an alley soaking wet and bruised, I usually see a lot of angry cops standing around me.” Annie’s seriously concerned face softened slightly, and she helped Kip to his feet. Kip noticed the rifle still on the ground behind her. “Annie, something is seriously wrong here,” Kip said, rubbing the back of his head, still trying to clear the fog from his vision. “Yeah, I’ll say!” Annie said too loudly. Kip looked back down to where he last saw the assassin round the corner, praying he didn’t see him come back around to greet them again.
