At The Gate

After a quick conference with Hod and a quick word or two to one of the gate guards they were able to get Mr. Lords over the two way video monitor.

“Well hello David, oh and there’s Hod as well what can I do for you boys?” Mr. Lords had a no nonsense tone of voice that he used for everyday circumstances. David tried not to let it bother him and just went on with what Hod and he had come up with.

“Hello Mr. Lords, we were wondering if you had a moment that we could talk to you privately.” David said trying to put as much confidence into his words but at the same time seem a little nervous. Hod had said it would work better if he seemed a little nervous.

“Hmm, well I don’t have anything pressing at the moment why don’t you boy’s come up to the house we can talk there. Does Clair know you’re coming? Do you want me to get her?”

“No don’t tell Clair. She isn’t around is she?” David asked quickly. That was another thing Hod had told him to do, although David would have probably done it quickly even without Hods coaching.

“No she’s not here at the moment. She said she wanted to go for a private swim in the pool and that I wasn’t allowed to let anyone in because she wanted to be by herself for a while.” Mr. Lords got a worried look on his face. “This isn’t about why she’s been so moody these last couple of weeks is it? One moment she can barely eat and is moping all over the place the next she is out all the time and is barely at home long enough to say hello.”

“Actually Mr. Lords it’s about that. So if you wouldn’t mind not telling her about us being here we’d appreciate that. We kind of want this to be a surprise.” Hod Said from the other side of David.

Mr. Lords got a suspicious look on his face as he started to think. “Don’t worry Mr. Lords we just want to help her out as much as we can. That’s why we want to tell you our idea and see if you can help us out.” David said quickly. Almost instantly the suspicion and worry disappeared from Mr. Lord’s face.

“Okay, why don’t you boys come up my private entrance.” Mr. Lords said. The gate guard face looked surprised when he heard this. “That way we can make sure you’re not found out by Clair. Park in the open bay, I’ll meet you there.” With that the screen went back to some to some cheesy company screen saver, Lords Insurance.

“Well Mr. Lords must like you boys.” Said the gate guard. “First time I can remember he’s let someone use his own private entrance. He didn’t even let the Prime Minister use it. Go on in I’ll open it for you just you stay to the right. You’ll be parking under his office so no one will now you’re here.” He hesitated for a minute and then continued. “I hope you boys can cheer Little Miss Clair up. She’s been acting awfully strange lately. She used to call me by name and say hi every day after school and now she won’t even look at me just sticks her nose in the air and drives on by.” The guard gave a little jump just realizing what he said, and that maybe he shouldn’t have been talking like that about his employer’s daughter like that.

“Just you stay to the right.” He said and opened the huge Iron Gate to let them in.

“Well at least we know your right, Hod. There is something off with Clair. You’re not the only one who sees it.” David said after a few moments of driving in silence.

“Yes but it doesn’t make me happy to know that. If anything it makes me more worried. What is it, and where is the real Clair?” Hod said