I really, really love your imagery!!
And you've got a point: the only person who seems to have not been looking for Laci was Scott. How powerful he must have felt, being the only person in the whole crowd who knew the truth!
flattery will get you everywhere LOL ....can't ya just see some big floppy mutt w/ snot pouring out of his nose, breaking out of his cage lookin for some action ? that would be Scott on a Saturday night with the wife's permission !!!