”From the riser at the front of the dining room Sorcha announced, “Good evening all! This evening we are joined by visitors from the Atewa World. ...o welcome them the Beyond the Stars Choir will give a brief performance. Hopefully hearing our choir will encourage them to visit our entertainment area during their stay to hear a larger variety of our music. In addition to music some venues offer dancing, and games. Also near the entertainment area is a sports recreation and exercise area.”Her. .. and this kiss.It was over in an instant, but it was an instant that would be burned into my mind forever.She jumped up and ran into her bedroom, slamming the door behind her. I knew that she was trying it on, and I wondered if she remembered what I'd said about giving her sexy clothing. I turned my attention to the TV and tried hard not to imagine Dana stripping her clothes off to try this new present on. I flipped around and found some chior singing "Joy To The World" on cable and watched. Driving away I felt a bit relieved, and little lonely. I missed Mary, Martha, and Marian, but I deeply missed Ruth. She and I had what I thought was such a connection. Getting shot at can cause all kinds of changes in relationships, but I didn't see that one coming.I crossed into Kentucky on Interstate Twenty-Four, and not too terrible long after that, I came to a Cracker Barrel, where I could park in one of their designated RV parking spots, and spend the night. It was very convenient because. Julia also informed everyone that a costume was obligatory. "I suggest you don't rely on the local costume rental store because its suitable stock is already taken, and OSU's drama class costumes are mostly gone too."^To my considerable surprise the Target Game was sort of still going, so the Target Girls would be coming too.I wasn't putting much effort into the Game, using the excuse that I was too busy, but the Target Girls and several self-appointed Semi-Targets were still willing to play.