Chapter 14: Lauren“Twenty dollars?” Silke fussed as she pulled into the parking lot. “I want to rent a space, not buy it.” “It’s downtown parking, which always costs a lot. There’s probably a game or something at the Alamodome.” “Actually, Munich isn’t cheap either, except that most people wouldn’t take their cars.” Silke got out and started giggling. “What’s funny?” “Your hair!” Silke was practically snorting. “I hate to say it, but you could just about pose as Medusa.” Lauren caught sight of herself in the side view mirror. “Argh! Look what your infernal car did to me! I take that back, don’t look.” She fished in her purse for a brush. “Kind of hard not to.” Silke shook out her own hair, which simply sprung back into its intended shape without being any worse for the wear. “I hate

