I gave him a smile. Frankly, I was relieved I hadn't been thrown out of the house. "Nonsense," Mom said, "you boys will always be my babies." "Not a b...t too old to be kissed on my mouth, then?" Dan teased. Mom let out a peal of laughter. "Touche," she said. She looked at him, giggling a bit, and they stood there some time, like a couple fresh in love. It was awkward for me, and I was squirming on my seat. Suddenly, without warning, Mom raised herself on her toes, brought her face close to. Looking back it was sort of funny. He’s a pretty easy drunk, it took about three shots and he was staggering around as he went for the fourth one. Then he sort of just sagged down on the floor and he was out. I think I’ve found something he doesn’t do very well.But it wasn’t all that funny then and when I think about it, it still isn’t. All the inactivity is getting to him big-time. Oh, he’s learning fast, faster than fast, my God he’s reading at a reasonably adult level already, his English is. Now I asked who is prema bhabhi and see emerged from the building lobby and said I and helloed me. I lost my senses. She came close and said I liked you dancing in the navaratri and you are a very good participant, I know you will have better ideas to plan for diwali function.I was carried away and without thinking of the advantage I said “yes”. When do we all meet? I asked. The secretary said as we are a bit busy this week we will request you and Prema bhabhi to plan and we can discuss the. "That didn't get him anywhere. The major took a different tack."Why is that, Dr. Acker? Do you think there is something in your background that would cause a problem in getting a clearance?"So, I was no longer "Mitch." Oh well."Not at all, Major. Aside from the process itself, there are a number of restrictions on people with clearances. I hope you realize that I am an anthropologist; a job that requires travel to locations probably not considered secure. In deciphering inscriptions, I have to.