I really hope she decides to give evidence. Doctor Bauer needs to know who did it and kick them out of the grad program.”“No problems for you?” ...he asked.“I got slapped on the wrist for being an idiot, and deservedly so. The worst was actually from Scott, my boss, who’s also a professor in one of my classes. He really got on my case and sent me into something of a funk. Bethany came and kicked my ass to get me out of it.”Stephanie laughed, “If you don’t marry that girl, you’re a dumber boy than. "Yeah, right." I mumbled, putting my glasses back on and returning to my comic book, pretending to be offended.Amusement followed, laughter so rich, reminding me of warm honey. It’s indoors, Rach. There’ll be a pool, but you don’t have to go anywhere near it. Volley ball, a giant sandbox, a tiki bar. Pretty much everything except an ocean. Come one, it’ll give you a chance to show off your bikini."I didn’t bother looking up this time, sighing inwardly as I turned the page. She wouldn’t have. I understand you built some engines?”“Two trebuchets, a pair of catapults, two arrow-engines, and a huge crossbow we used as a cruise missile launcher. Well, three trebuchets but the first one didn’t work well and we took it apart again. They all helped, but the townspeople did most of the work. The pirates landed several hundred men to attack from the land side, and then tried to land more on the docks behind the defenses. My engines took out the ships, and these men were able to deal with the. As we entered the dinner, I spotted several truckers that I knew from being on this route for so long.As we were being led to our booth, one of the guys yelled over,"Hey Gail, how you doing?" Fine Gus, everything is good, how about you?" Feeling old; maybe I'll retire next year." Gus, you've been retiring next year ever since I first met you back when I was riding with my Daddy."We all laughed, and then Billy and I sat down and looked over the menu. We placed our orders and settled back into.