I knew Daddy would like CJ if he met him. My dad has been pretty critical of the boys I'd hung out with in the past. I knew he thought none of them we...e good enough for me. Typical, I guess, for dads to feel that way. CJ did a good job handling Daddy's surgically precise questions, answering truthfully but not offering any unsolicited information. So Daddy found out that CJ worked for his father, but not that he was a gazillionaire. I knew I'd have to find a way to let him know about their. John and Sparks walked with the grav-sled over to the Invictus and John operated the remote that would open up the huge doors in the side of the hull. The massive reinforced doors to the cargo bay and the hangar bay began to swing smoothly upwards, allowing access to the belly of the assault cruiser. They walked up the loading ramp and Sparks brought the grav-sled into the ship, positioning it near the heavy set of double doors that led to the elevator, so they would be able to easily unload. ?Linda is that you?? I heard from behind me, recognizing the voice asbelonging to my best friend Heather. Turning around we hugged each otherbefore each of us stepped back.?What are you doing here? Looking for a Halloween costume?? Heatherasked, looking somewhat confused by the fact I was in the section oflarge female costumes, which obviously weren't the right size for me.What I did next may seem a little reckless. Heather however, has alwaysbeen a bit of a free spirit and is a dear friend, so. ’ ‘You’re my best friend, it’s just a thank you for being here for me my whole life. I’ve got to get ready to go to the school and the rehearsal. I’ll carry that up with me when I come.’ I told her and readied myself for the day. When I reached the kitchen, dad and Janice were there. Louise had told them about her gift and they were both duly impressed. Dad was particularly intrigued with my handiwork and let everyone know what a fine job it was. I felt pretty damn good as I drove to Flagler.