"You can do it. You lasted this long." Ok, Dad. Just don't be surprised if I can't walk tomorrow." Such a tough job, holding a pretty girl in your lap..." he teased."She's not some pretty girl. It's Mom," I whined, emphasizing my words with a couple of long, deep strokes. "You just remember that. You keep riding herd on him, Alice." Count on it. I'll ride him all the way home."I almost lost it. That was just too damned teasing. I couldn't believe her! Dad had to know something was going on with a. I then contacted Bardhini and told her I wanted to take her out for supper at a fancy restaurant and that she should wear something appropriate. At the appointed time I turned up at her home and collected her, and we went to the city. When we arrived at the Grand Hotel she was stunned and asked me why we had come here. I told her I wanted tonight to be special, I would probably never see her again after tomorrow, and so money did not matter. We went to the restaurant and took our place at the. She came into my arms eagerly. I held her and stoked her hair."You've already exceeded all my expectations, Dee. I'm the luckiest guy in Palmdale just to get to hold you." You always know just what to say to me, Johnny. I can't believe you're only fifteen. Wait right here and I'll be back in a minute."She picked up her small valise, grabbed her champagne and disappeared into the bathroom. I stripped off my clothes and climbed into the bed and under the covers. I propped myself up with some. Bill. OK. You're right. I sometimes get so tied up in 'politics', I forget the human aspects. I'll do as you ask. I'll even do better. I'll get the names of agents who are trusted at the highest levels and have them come to see you. You'll get their names by FAX within the week. Work with them and we'll try to get the threat neutralized if not removed." With a wry smile, he added, "And in return, I expect solid support from everyone in this room, as long as I maintain my integrity."Shaking his.