”“Amir, the likelihood of them not acting is almost zero, and you know it. Wishful thinking will only lead us astray and is likely to result in us...not being prepared to do what is necessary at the time they do become aggressive.”“I know, Bashira, but give a tired old man who has to deal with warfare and conflict a few minutes to daydream about Peace throughout the World.“Have you heard anything further about the Diplomatic Protest Charlie sent to Greece, Bashira?”“A little, but not much.. It was just days before their scheduled departure when a small crisis occurred. The camera man who was doing the school yearbook accidently deleted some of the photos that were meant to go in the special clubs and sporting events section of the publication. Although he was able to salvage some of the lost files, there were several that had to be retaken in order to get the book to print on schedule. Since his parents had been on his case earlier in the year about not being part of any group or. "Can't stay away from that cock, eh?" Laura teased.Chanitra batted her long lashes. Sometimes, though rarely, she looked very much like Yvette, her sister, which brought an extra pang of longing to Laura's heart."I like the way it feels, you know?" Chanitra squinted-smiled. "Feels good. Not the same way with you, but good, you know?"Laura nodded. "I know." You ever do it with guys too?" Of course." You do not." Do too." When's the last time?"Laura thought. "About a month ago. An old friend. And. He’s afraid she’ll punch him next!”Even I had to laugh at that idea, since Mom was about half the size of Dad. Aunt Laurie made a big pot of mac and cheese with cut-up hot dogs cooked up in it. She stayed up late and put us to bed.Mom and Dad came home the next morning, and Mom was carrying her shoes in her hand and laughing a lot. She was still wearing her dress from the night before. Aunt Laurie laughed and said, “Can we say, ‘Walk of Shame?’ I’ll call you later. I want all the sordid.