What was John talking about? So he was planning on going to South America but why was he asking if she wanted to go? Did he plan to leave the others behind? What about Sindy and Trixie who seemed obsessed with him? “You're selling the club," she said, remembering his conversation with Alejandro who had said he was at the strip club as a potential buyer. She also remembered with sadness how Alejandro had rebuffed her. John pinched his chin with his thumb and forefinger and pressed his lips together as if reluctant to say more. Laurie had no idea why he was opening up to her. The way he was acting, combined with the things he was saying, made her wonder if he was falling for her. She didn't want to arrogantly assume such a thing, but what else could explain his odd behavior? John got up,

