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especially about the bite marks which
suggests a possible connection and a good lead they have been
needing. She also thinks he should notify the FBI to which he
agrees.
    Deputy Blackwood arrives with the Sheriff and
says, “Never took to the bastard no how.” The sleepy forensics
people arrive about 45 minutes later. Benson’s teeth marks are
found to not only match the Arizona and Big Bend cases, but also
three cases in California.
***
The Alamo
    Anna and Jack were having lunch in Conroe one
day when Anna asks, “Have you been to the Alamo Jack?” “Nope, been
thinking about going down tho, maybe shoot some pictures, why?”
“The caretakers in charge of the Alamo may not appreciate you
shooting some of those scantily clad or nude models Jack.” Jack
chuckles, “True, but I was thinking of old style cowboys and
cowgirls clothing. Perhaps a saloon gal, or two or three, for
there. Know anyone in the San Antonio area that might be interested
in some extra cash as models?”
    “Might know a couple or so. I met several
while going through some Ranger orientation. Still keep in touch
with a couple and they probably know others interested. How many
would you want and amateur or professional models? Want me to email
them?” “Sure, either and four or five. Give them my email and ask
they to send a few weekend dates they are available. O; and tell
them I pay 50 bucks an hour plus one edited 8x10 print and they
need photo IDs as they will be signing model releases.”
    “Will do Jack, maybe I can take off too. Show
you the town, the canal boat rides are great. Especially in the
late evening.” “Deal,” says Jack, “We can fly over for a weekend.
Take too long to drive, especially as I need to check out Susie Q
anyway, she’s my Seabee. Got an email the other day from Jim, my
aircraft mechanic, saying she is ready to go.”
    “OMG Jack! You have a plane? You rich or
something?” “Well; yes; I do have a dime or two. I almost bought a
small helicopter but then I saw the Seabee and immediately fell in
love with her. She seemed to call out her name, Susie Q, to me.
Susie is a 1947 Seabee and is a small 4 person pusher type. She’s
also an amphibian, so can land on water although I have only landed
her on lakes so far.
    Haven’t tried her on the ocean or gulf as
yet. I’m not sure I want to chance the waves. May try tho once I
find the right instructor. It can be right tricky landing or taking
off, especially in larger waves. She has certainly come in rather
useful on occasion. I had her modified with a larger engine and
fuel tank which increased speed to about 175 mph and range to
almost 700 miles. I even upgraded her avionics and sound proofing
so she’s a lot quieter than the original design.” Pulling out his
wallet he continues, “This is her picture, you may have noticed a
larger picture of her on the wall at my place.”
    ***
    Pic here of the aircraft
    ***
    She’s a real dream to fly too, ….say …wanna
learn?”
    Two weekends later Anna is showing Jack the
town of San Antonio and the Alamo. Jack is a bit disappointed with
the Alamo, “Nothing like the one in the movies.” sighs Jack. “But
your friends made excellent models, especially some of the costumes
they had! Especially that guy with the Yosemite Sam mustache, old
hat, duster and twin long barrels pistols! Now; how about that boat
ride before we head back?” Anna’s cell phone rings with the Walker,
Texas Ranger theme song. “Uh Oh, that will be the Captain. I’m
afraid my weekend is probably over,” Anna remarks with a sigh.
    After listening for a bit she says, “Sir, I
am with Jack and he may be useful on this as he has some profiler
experience. Plus we are in Susie Q, his small airplane, and can get
there quickly. Yes sir, a moment while I ask him. Jack; the Captain
says I am the closest available Ranger to oversee a crime scene
where a bizarre body was found west of here in the Seminole Canyon
State Park. I have been directed to