"We would be distracting."

"Richy and Uncle Bob made sure we have appropriate clothes for coming to the city with Talia," shares Eli.

"So how are you paid," asks Cyril curious. "Most wilds aren't interested in money. Are you two interested in money?"

"Talia's safety is our payment," answers Greywolf.

Cyril nods approvingly, "You certainly can't by that kind of dedication."

"Looks like it's clear," states Uncle Bob.

Cougar takes the carrier with his son back from Uncle Bob as Eli stands with Talia cradled to his chest. The security guards unlock the doors and exits. There are still a few reporters from the mob that surrounded them on their hands and knees with their hands behind their heads. On their way out, they pause to speak quickly with the peace officers. Then they make their way across the street to the parking garage.

"Turn the camera off," they hear a woman's voice order. Then the woman jogs up to them. "Mr. Devonshire, please forgive the intrusion. I know after the insanity I just witness you're anxious to get out of here."

Uncle Bob recognizes the woman reporter. She's always respectful and thoughtful when it comes to the people she's reporting on. "It's okay, Connie. Just make it quick."

"Is your niece alright," asks the reporter, Connie, truly concerned.

Uncle Bob sighs, "She's passed out, but she seems alright."

"That's good," says Connie relieved. "I won't detain you any longer."

"Do you have a card," asks Uncle Bob.

"Sure," answers Connie. She quickly fishes a couple from a pocket and hands one to Uncle Bob.

"I'll take two," says Bob. "One for me and one for Talia." Uncle Bob accepts the cards, "I'll call you and do a brief interview for you. Talia's an intensely private person, but I may be able to persuade her to give you a call and answer a few questions."

"That's very generous of you, Mr. Devonshire. Thank you, sir," Connie genuinely appreciative. "And sir, may I use your description of Talia as 'intensely private?'"

"You certainly may," then Uncle Bob slips behind the steering wheel of the SUV. Its light weight carbon fiber frame and body enable it to be plugged in and charged up. It doesn't require synthetic fuel at all.

"I hope you don't mind, Uncle Bob," Cougar informs him as they pull out of the parking garage, "but when we get back to your tower, I'm gonna have the valet bring the van out and take Talia straight home."

"That's a good idea," agrees Uncle Bob. "After that mess, she won't be able to relax. She'll be nervous that every time she steps out of the penthouse door there'll be a horde of reporters waiting. And unfortunately it's quite possible."

Uncle Bob gives a brief face-to-face interview with the reporter Connie. Talia gives a brief phone interview to Connie and finds the woman to be competent, respectful and nonintrusive.