She clappedher hand to her mouth and muttered "Oh God, I never realised, Oh Andywhat must you think of me." I shook my head and reminded her that my n...mewas Nichola and as for what I think of you, I love you as a sister would,so lets get on with our lives for gods sake; I couldn't understand myreaction, but something told me that this was Karma.The doorbell rang, it was Chloe, I buzzed her in and shooed Amy to dryher eyes and get ready for the day.Chloe knocked on the door and I let her in, we. “Her, without a doubt. The crews respect her skills, and both she and Ann have shared those skills and tricks with the others. But...”“What about the other crews? Are there any indications that anyone else wants the Squadron Leader job? It seems to me to be a very prestigious title, at least to the ones who even know about the squadron.”“What? Uh ... I don’t know. No one has said anything to me, and they know that they can talk to me anytime.”“Talk to you about your daughter/wife? Suurrrre they. He couldn’t pull his eyes from Kirendell and his breathing was coming in terrified little gasps. He watched as blue flames danced out of the neck of the man’s breast plate and undulated up and over the man’s head.He watched horrified as the fire spread, flames licking out from under the man’s tasset in all directions. Kirendell’s scream had become a gurgling moan mere moments later as the flames were flickering out of the knee joints, rolling up the edges of the fan plate. Then the ankle. “We’re a syndicate the tall one said.”The MC looked at Diane, she grinned and nodded.“Well folks, it looks like you have been outbid by a corporation.”Someone shouted, “Not fair.”The MC glanced at Diane again. She pulled him close and whispered in his ear.“The lady says it’s okay. Sorry guys, you should have thought of it. It’s good to see some team play at work.”Barry left, the deal was secure, no doubt there would be some argument, but in the end, the house is bound to win those. As he left.