Basically, sirs, I want to ratchet it up a few notches, just short of killing the man."Another voice from the conference, this time an admiral, "Colon...l, you are the one on the ground, and our earlier attempts to break this individual did not work. I, for one, say yes to removing the governor holding you back." Thank you, sir." But Colonel, since this is an extraordinary situation, we will be demanding extraordinary information. And frankly, if you have something else to report, and you are. She laughed again."I've been looking forward to this moment ever since Julie phoned!"Sheila released herself from our embrace, folded up the bedspread and put it on the floor to one side. She pulled the quilt to the bottom of the bed to expose the sheet, and laid down on her back, crooking one finger towards me in a unmistakable gesture of invitation. I did not hesitate, and jumped on top of her, both of us still almost fully clothed. We kissed and rolled around a bit, and then sat up to remove. ’ The old man sniffled then wiped his nose with his handkerchief. Obviously sorrowed. ‘Your right, we haven’t.’ Another answered. ‘I salute the Dogs of World War Two.’ The man said and raised his coffee. The congregation that was growing of the elderly that met for a morning cup of Java all raised their mugs as well. ‘I’ve seen those dogs work over there in Germany, Norway and France. Those French now they taught some dogs to go out into the battle field and find wounded soldiers.’ The man said. “Don’t leave.” All eyes were on Alyssa now. “Even if Clara doesn’t want you, I do.”I smiled but continued to excuse myself. “I don’t think I should be here. I’ve ruined something truly beautiful. I’m sorry.”“No, Dad, you can stay,” said Clara. “I’m just really freaked out. This is all so weird.”“I know it’s strange, Honey,” I said. “I didn’t mean to–”“It’s okay,” Clara said. “I’d feel better if you stayed.”Alyssa crawled over to me and knelt at my feet. She retrieved my rod from its packaging.