CHAPTER ONE \"Bob, you re doing it again.\" A woman s voice, filled with infinite scorn. Or, possibly worse, compassion. He was trying too hard to catch his balance to be sure, and the voice was softened with an unfamiliar drawl. Things were still ii blurry, but there was an impression of bright lights in darkness, the smell of--popcorn?, the feel of a woman s arm under his hand, and-- i~ His vision sharpened, focused on the woman and then, shockingly, on the sandy-haired man behind her, aiming the rifle at--him?--her? He yanked the woman toward him and down, twisting himself over her, knowing that there was no way mortal flesh could beat a bullet but knowing he had to try, ignoring her shriek. His back hit something that wobbled, creaked, and he tucked her head into the curve of his arm and
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