ted in the dim light to Ali's left hand. He mashed the tab on her finger until it made a painful impression into her skin. Her engagement ring and wedding band added to the pain.

Then he pointed his trembling finger at her right hand. "What's that?" he inquired. "That J-O-N?"

Ali looked down, then back at Bonehead. "That's my Jesus of Nazareth ring." She defiantly pulled the ring to her breast. "My husband gave it to me."

Bonehead turned toward Charlie who stood hunched over with his head resting on his arm and his arm pressed against the door. "Charlie, give me the hammer."