Kimberly looks bored though.” “That’s a teenage girl for you. Give them everything they want and they still want more.” Rick laughed, the smel... of beer was heavy on his breath. “We should surprise her with cannonball. I'm sure that will cheer her up!" "Oh I'm sure she would just love that." Mark mocked. Rick didn’t hear his sarcasm, he was already taking his shirt off and running towards the deck. Mark gave in and sprinted up the deck after him. They jumped in one after another as Rick shouted. I finally was just so sick and tired of it, I stood up. They both stopped and stared at me. “Where do you think you’re going?” asked my father.“I am going downstairs. I have had enough of this.”“The hell you are!”“Yes, the hell I am!” I replied. “This just totally blows my mind. Hamilton is free to break into my possessions and do any damn thing he wants, and I’m the one getting yelled at for acting responsibly when I am with a girl. I’m glad he hasn’t shot me; I’d hate to get in trouble for. But we don't have any relatives to look after the children and the base is off limits for kids." Henry, why don't you offer them our guest house? That way the Colonel could have his family here and be close to that base," Josie suggested."That's a wonderful idea. By all means, yes. What do you say, Evelyn?" That's a generous offer, but I shouldn't intrude on you." You're not intruding at all. It's the old gatekeeper's lodge. We had it furnished for guests and it's empty. Call your wife and tell. Even being able to see them was a comfort, but now he was in danger of losing even that much.The twins were making good time and were already half way to the caves where Ben and Adam had spent their last night on their scouting expedition. The temperature was noticeably cooler, but walking helped keep them warm for the moment. They were climbing all the time, as they headed for the mountains, but the scenery so far was still a mix of grass and woodland."Everybody down. Look over there," hissed.