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“Im trying to help, Albert said.By paying him with beer?I paid him what he wanted, and Sam was okay with it. You were at the meeting, Albert said. Look, how else do you think you get someone like Or...”
“Dancers are the athletes of God.”
“About time, Brianna said.Hey, sorry, we were kind of busy, Quinn snapped. And I didnt exactly realize I was on a schedule.I dont like what I have to do here, Brianna said. She handed Quinn the note...”
“Mr. Albert? Mr. Albert? Harley said.Just Alberts fine, Albert said tersely.Me and Janice are thirsty.Im sorry, but I dont have any water on me. He managed a tight smile and moved on. But now Janice...”
“Albert had created a currency based on gold bullets and McDonalds game pieces. Hed wanted to call the currency something else, but no one remembered what. So, Bertos they were, a play on Albert, co...”
“Briannas looking for Drake, Edilio said, thinking out loud.You sent her out against Drake? Albert demanded.Sent her? Who sends Brianna out to get into a fight? She goes on her own. Anyway, its not ...”
“If A is a success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut”
“Whats Albert going to do? a boy named Jim demanded. Wheres Albert?Albert stepped from an inconspicuous position off to one side. He mounted the steps, moving carefully still, not entirely well even...”
“ot everyone liked Albert. Not everyone was happy that he had become the most important person around. Lots of people were jealous that Albert had a girl to clean his house and the porcelain basin w...”
“Im trying to make a profit. Im using batteries, toilet paper, and paper towels as currency. Each is something that will eventually be in short supply.Youre trying to get all the toilet paper in tow...”
“Whats up, Albert?Well, Ive done inventory at Ralphs, and I think if I had a lot of help, I could put together an okay Thanksgiving dinner.Sam stared at him. He blinked. What?Thanksgiving. Its next ...”
“Man, sometimes you are clueless. You dont even see whats happening. He perched himself on the arm of the couch so he could look down at Turk. Its not just about freaks. I mean, youre the guy who th...”
“Sam, I know youre upset over what happened with you and Drake, Astrid began.Upset? Sam echoed the word with an ironic smirk.But thats no excuse for you keeping secrets from us.Yeah, Howard said, Do...”
“Leslie-Ann set down her own bucket and watched, marveling, as a quarter of an inch of water covered the bottom.When she looked away, she saw an older kid. Shed seen him around. But usually he was w...”
“Stay in your boats, Dahra said. Were still going to need food. Throw your fish onto the dock. Ill get Albert to send someone here to collect it. Then go back out, row up the coast a little ways, an...”
“Have either of you seen Sam? Brianna cant find him.Albert sighed. Hes out of town.Edilio felt the blood drain out of his face. Hes what?Astrid arrived, coldly furious. Im not on the council anymore...”
“Sam, Edilios a good guy, Albert said, breaking in on Sams gloomy thoughts. But like I said, hell tell the rest of them. Once the council knows, everyone knows. If everyone knows how desperate thing...”
“Sorry, folks, but the maximum occupancy is seventy-five, Albert said. Then he spotted Jack. Jack, hows it going?What? Oh, fine. Jack was confused as to how to proceed. He didnt want to wait in line...”
“Um, people.It wasnt hard to get their attention. They gathered around. Even the littlest ones toned down their giggling, at least a bit.First of all, thanks to Albert and his helpers for this meal....”
“Albert, I dont know how long we can keep Sam involved at all, she said.Youre upset, Albert replied.Yes, Im upset. But thats not the point. Sam is out of control. If were ever going to have a workin...”
