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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Old Drew Id" data-source="post: 1182262" data-attributes="member: 12175">Session 5 (6/4/2003) Shopping SpreeSession 5 (6/4/2003) Shopping SpreeThe aisles of Wal-Mart were clean, brightly lit, and almost completely deserted, considering the late hour. The overhead speakers were playing a slightly warbling version of “Girl from Ipanema,” interspersed with very polite requests for Earl to report to Customer Service for a check override and a friendly reminder that a blue pick-up had left their lights on in the parking lot. The girl working the checkout could not have been more than sixteen, and she twirled a lock of  blonde hair between her fingers while loudly smacking on a bright pink ball of bubble gum.Taylor went through the line first. A couple of simple purchases: a black windbreaker, black men’s work-boots, black jeans. She swiped her card, took her purchases, and headed to the bathroom to change. After a quick swap of clothes in the (surprisingly spacious) stall, she stepped in front of the mirror to take a look. She was hoping for something like Lucy Liu’s look in Charlie’s Angels. Instead, she looked like Margaret Cho dressed up for Goth party. Dejected, she shoved her old clothes into the shopping bag, tucked her gun into the back of her belt, and went back outside to wait by the register for everyone else.Brother Cooper was already waiting there, holding a box of Tic-Tacs and a radio headset. He offered her one of the Tic-Tacs, but she ignored him. Willie was at the register. He bought a box of .45 ammunition, two Swisher Sweets, and a coke. Taylor had not paid attention to what was being said, but she saw that Willie smiled as he talked to the checkout girl, and the girl blushed deeply and batted her eyes at him as he walked away.Joe came next. More ammo, duct tape, fifty feet of nylon rope, and a flashlight. He apparently tried to mimic Willie’s smile and manner, and in response, the girl made no attempt to hide the look of revulsion on her face.  After paying cash, Joe shuffled over to join everyone else. Crystal stepped up to the register, carrying a brand new shotgun, ammo, ammo belt pouch, hunting knife, and work gloves. The checkout girl never even blinked as she rang up the purchase and accepted cash for everything.Taylor took a deep breath, and led the way back to the car.Now they were ready.</blockquote>

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