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commotion was about.
    “Suzie, what's happened?” she asked swiftly.
    “I'm so sorry,” Suzie said quickly. “It's all my fault, I slipped and the tray…”
    “No,” Paul barked. He had ignored Jason's command. Both Jason and his partner were getting more demanding as they commanded Paul to let go of Trent. “This boy needs to learn some manners. She made a mistake, Trent, it happens. It doesn't give you the right to speak in such a vile way. Do you have something to say?” he asked as if he was correcting a young child.
    “Sorry,” Trent croaked out, his eyes wide.
    “Paul, enough!” Jason demanded as he stepped closer to the pair. “Let go of him now or I'll have you in handcuffs.”
    Suzie's heart was racing. What had started out as a lovely morning had quickly become something terrible.
    “It's okay, Paul, please, let him go,” she murmured, flushed with embarrassment.
    Paul reluctantly let go of Trent.
    “I'm sorry,” Trent muttered again. “It just surprised me.”
    “I understand,” Suzie replied, though she didn't completely. She had seen a look of hatred in Trent's eyes that made her very nervous.
    “I don't,” Paul warned. “You better rein in that attitude or you can forget about the job I offered you,” he warned.
    “Here, let me clean it up,” Trent offered and took the towel from Mary's hand. He began mopping up the cream that was spilled on the floor. His entire demeanor appeared to have changed. But Suzie could still see the anger in his sharp gestures.
    “See, everything is settled,” Paul said brusquely as he looked over at Jason.
    “Unless he decides to press charges for assault,” Jason pointed out with clear annoyance. “Paul, I could arrest you for ignoring my instructions.”
    Paul locked eyes with Jason. He didn't have to say a word, his expression said it for him.
    “Aw Jason, everything seems settled now,” his partner said mildly.
    “Are you okay, Suzie?” Jason asked as he turned to her. “Mary?” he asked.
    “I'm fine,” Suzie replied, still a little shaken. Mary nodded and picked up the container of cream.
    “I just wanted to stop by and say hello, introduce you to my new partner,” Jason explained calmly, though his eyes kept drifting back towards Paul with a hint of animosity. “This is Kirk Rondella.”
    Kirk tipped his hat slightly. He looked about ten years Jason's senior. His hair was shaved close to his scalp. His stance reminded Suzie of some of the military men she had done interviews with.
    “Nice to meet you, Kirk,” Suzie said and managed a smile. “Welcome to Dune House. I'm sorry for the chaos,” she frowned. “Just one of those crazy mornings.”
    “Seems that way,” Jason said, his voice still edgy.
    “Trent is my new deckhand,” Paul explained courteously.
    Jason only nodded slightly. It was clear that he was still rankled by Paul's behavior.
    “Let me get us all some fresh cream, and Jason, Kirk would you like some coffee?” Suzie offered.
    “There's plenty of French toast,” Mary suggested warmly.
    Jason glanced over at Kirk, who was grinning from ear to ear.
    “We have a few minutes before patrol starts,” Jason agreed. “Thank you.”
    Suzie and Mary slipped back into the kitchen while the four men settled around the table.
    “What was that about?” Mary demanded as soon as they were alone in the kitchen.
    “I spilled the cream in Trent's lap,” Suzie admitted, still mortified. “He said some rude things to me, and Paul jumped into action. It was a little over the top, don't you think?” she asked hesitantly.
    “Paul was just coming to your defense,” Mary pointed out. “You were right about Trent's attitude. Maybe some time alone on the boat with Paul will teach him some proper manners.”
    “Maybe,” Suzie frowned as she poured two more cups of coffee. “But I hope that it doesn't end up with one of them tossed overboard.”
    “At least you know it won't be Paul,” Mary smiled confidently as she