Being stuck with two people who I spent most of my working day with was the last thing I needed, but I traipsed after her down the hall and on into th... enormous front room where a fire was blazing merrily in the hearth.But after a half-hour of nursing a white-wine spritzer and enduring office gossip with Gaynor and Jane, I casually broached the matter of Karl Peterson."I haven't seen Karl," I said, addressing neither woman in particular while trying to sound casual."Oh, sweetheart!" Gaynor. With my degree in hand, Iheaded to the nearest Army recruiting office. During my physical, theDoc's discovered that I had a heart mummer whatever the hell that was. Myenlistment papers were promptly stamped 4-F and I was told to go home. Itried the Navy, Air Force, Cost Guard and even the National Guard but wasturned down by them all. If I thought I was depressed over my Dad'sdeath, this rejection knocked me off my feet. I pretty much stayed in myroom feeling like the biggest loser in the. When I looked at her and explained I had no change, she just said, ‘He can afford it.’ So began my career as a tutor. So for the next six months, I was sitting in her library with her and sometimes one or both of her kids singing softly and playing the guitar, while her husband and some friends played poker in the den. They were loud and noisy, we were quiet and respectful. I found myself looking forward to her lessons. Her subtle beauty, her soft voice, and those blue eyes. I loved the way. “I heard your audit went well,” Mary said. “Much to my auditor’s surprise,” Freddy said with a quick grin. “It would have been finished sooner except that the auditor was sure I was trying to hide something in my books, but he finally had to admit they were in perfect order and I’d paid all the appropriate taxes. So, I’m good for now.” Freddy managed to hold his satisfied grin until he turned his gaze from Mary to her companion, “Supergirl,” he gasped. “An obviously pregnant Supergirl,” Kara.