She’s going to study math at a big college next year.’ Sara looked at me, her swinging carefree from the couch. ‘You are? Why would you do that?...I’m just starting it and already I think it stinks.’ I smiled. ‘Well that’s because you’re just beginning. It gets easier the more you learn.’ Andy chimed in. ‘Don’t listen to her, I think math stinks too.’ Sara laughed. ‘Hey aren’t you supposed to be on my side since we’re both girls?’ ‘Sorry. I’ve known him longer and he’s my best friend.’ ‘You’re my. The sooner we get the fronts of both of them smartened up,the sooner I can get some moneyed people interested."Eddie nodded then smiled then gave me an enthusiastic embrace as hekissed me full on the lips. If I had been a real girl I would probablyhave swooned in his arms but I just savoured his powerful muscles.Charlie gave me a strange look that turned to concern until I finallyrelinquished my grasp and slumped back to recover my composure."Gosh Petra darling," squeaked Charlie, "for one. Her dad loved her and would never hurt her, but he was also honest with her. If anyone could give her a no-bullshit assessment, it was him.“It’s not as dangerous as it used to be. But things can happen, I won’t lie.”“What kind of things?” Christie felt her hope dim.“Well, some of the more remote bases have been attacked, but that’s pretty rare now. If he’s traveling, they may get hit by an IED, a roadside bomb. As long as he stays on base, he’s probably going to be okay.”“Well since he’s a. Phoenix offers an interesting choice. The real question is do we want to take on the headaches that accompany a construction project. However, you probably are correct in that we would be getting a brand-new building with no history for us to craft the way we want. My gut says to check with the court about if we were to just buy the project. I don’t want to be an investor; I want total control. Also, look at the Dial building to find out if it is a rumor or fact. Now, onto a twist, you know.