They had chosen Australia as a place to settle after the war, not only because the hot climate suited Alba, but because the ONI headquarters was locat...d in Sydney. The Navy liked to keep her close, both so that they could reach her easily, and for security purposes. The stifling heat was starting to subside a little now, a cool breeze blowing in from the ocean to the East, making the Rookie glad that he had thought to bring his sweater.Alba was wearing a pair of tight jogging shorts that gave. I am going toshow Mother and Father and Marie that I can be, No, I am, a true sexysophisticated woman.I take off the pink sparkly polish of my girlhood and redo my nails withthree coats of a deep burgundy lacquer. While my nails dry I think aboutthe surprise I am about to give to Mother and Father. Their "Punishment"has worked beyond their wildest dreams.Next I apply a foundation of a sun kissed beige, being sure that allblends in over my face and neck and ears. Even with all the trips to. She's the one who needs to be open, not me." Okay. Hmm." John hesitated. "Well, I gotta admit I don't really know her, though I do see where you're coming from. It could be an age issue. You do have about sixteen years on her." Your point?" There's a psychological distance. A woman Katie's age is gonna be different from a guy your age. You can't ever really know her." Hey, we've been together four years. I know her pretty well." Sure. I bet you don't know her as well as her girlfriends,. " Didn't think?" he asked, his face reddening with the apparent effort it was taking to keep himself under control. "Didn't think?? I should say you didn't think. You have no idea what this ... this... thing is doing here and you're offering it guest quarters?" Sir," I said quietly."If you want anything done, do it yourself..." he muttered.The interrogation of the 'prisoner' started later that day and I can't say I was in favour of the methods. To my knowledge, the pilot had been given no food.