Kirk said nothing. He saw that the two guards standing atop the front stairs appeared relaxed: there was no danger. He kept the car moving, albeit a little more slowly, and didn't even have to sound the horn. The crowd parted to let the car through, staring at the two men inside.
Kirk stopped the car exactly in front of the entrance and killed the engine. He glanced at Adam, raised a surprised eyebrow, and said:
"What's the matter, son?"
"I recognize some of those people," Adam said. He sounded very unhappy about the fact.
"Yes?"
"Didn't you recognize that fat bearded guy in the blue windcheater? He's the mayor of Napa. He had his heart set on becoming the district governor. And I'm sure at least a couple of the others have been to my office. I've seen them around."
"So? You make a little speech, and everyone goes home happy."
"I'm not sure I can pull it off, Dad."
Kirk snorted with disbelief. He said:
