me." "What are you doing, you old fart?" "Not much, Ben. I just got home from getting my ass kicked at work." "People are nuts, aren't they?" Ben asked. "Guys from that gated community up the road from the store are boarding up their windows!" I said. "Why?" "More money than brains. Our siding contractors will make big bucks repairing the damage these idiots do," I said. "Wanna get a drink?" Ben asked. "Only one?" "No. I'm heading to Suzie's Sauce Shop. They're having a