*A small gift bag arrives at Cassandra's gallery, delivered during the daytime hours. Her last name is written on a small tag that hangs from the carrying handle. Inside the bag and under the usual tissue paper is a small black jewelry clam shell; with a note on top. The small piece of paper is simply folded in half, the following hand written in flowing script:*



Just in case you needed something new for the next big get-together,
Max



*Opening the clam shell reveals a pocket watch embossed with a rose on the cover.*

The Gift