Stiff rallied the troops while I showered and dressed. What a different clothing and my beloved combat boots made to my self-confidence.
We split into two vehicles and drove straight to the Heavenly Estate. As a family member, gaining access through the gate was a piece of cake. However, it was not so easy to enter the front door. Two men-in-black wannabes stopped us.
"Do you know who I am?" I asked the men.
"Yes, ma'am."
"Then let me in."
"Ma'am. Mrs. Heavenly left strict orders to prevent you from entering."
"Is Mother Heavenly home?"
"No, ma'am."
"Who else in the family is home?"
The men glanced at each other.
"We aren't at liberty to answer that question."
I nodded. "Okay, then let me tell you how this is going down. You have one minute to let me into my home. If you do not, I call the cops. My friend here." I pointed to Stiff. "He has a press release ready to tell the world how the Heavenly family and staff treat the wife of the CEO of Heavenly Enterprises."
