Best, Sir? I'm scairt. I'm real late and I think you musta knocked me up?He hoped but so far in vain that it was a false alarm. Damn. If he got out of...this one he'd get a vasectomy, for sure. And if he didn't... if she really was pregnant... he'd likely go to jail. God, she was only a thirteen-year-old girl. She must be mistaken.It was now almost another month since Leena had given him her news. And, except for the two times Lucinda had stayed home from church and once with Sherry, Bob had been. ..not even Tommy. I couldn't wait to get to the party.-------------------The costume party was held in my school auditorium, which was severalmiles away. I hadn't considered how I was going to get there untilafter I was already dressed in my costume and there was absolutely noway I was going to walk all that distance in high heels. Fortunately Ithought to call for a taxi.I was both nervous and excited as I arrived at school and climbed out ofthe taxi. I adjusted my dress a little and then. . or a little sister... in about... ayear..." she trailed off. "You're upset about this, aren't you?" Uh, huh," he nodded, too, knowing she couldn't see him but justfrom reflex. There was no point telling her he wasn't upseteither, she knew. She had to know, just from the situation, letalone the bond of love and empathy they shared."The marriage?" she clarified."Yes," he agreed. He didn't feel that he could ask her why shehadn't told Dr. Mann that she had a son, not a daughter, with theman. We have much to do before we can unravel the circumstances and reasons for Chief Younger’s death, but there are serious questions about his actions prior to the discovery of his body.”Taking a deep breath, Joan continued. “We are MI6, Lord Terrance. We’re supposed to know everything, but we don’t have a clue as to what Chief Younger was involved in except that it appears to have some connection to people that wish you harm.”Joan visibly sagged for just an instant. Her moment of weakness was so.