The atmosphere was tense, the Japanese had dropped leaflets telling the city to surrender and reports from the north said there were warships in the Y...ngzee and an army in ships heading their way. This news scared the city badly and hundreds of desperate Westerners with papers and thousands of Chinese without papers were trying to enter the harbor, however they were blocked by what remained of the Shanghai police force. It was an anxious time for everyone, especially those outside the port. Did she dance? A purple-cased iPhone stuck out of one jean pocket. Several different colored bands festooned her wrists along with a purple watch on her right wrist. She must be a lefty."Hi," she said brightly giving me one of her wonderful smiles."Hi. Ready to go?" I asked."Yup. Where are we going?" To lunch," I informed her with a grin.Keira laughed brightly, turned, and stuck her head inside the front door. "I'm leaving, Mom!" she yelled, closing the door without waiting for an answer.. He was probably glad I had given him permission to stop looking. He sounded all in.The Sheriff's deputies showed up just after I broke the connection. They interviewed Helen, while I stood in the yard waiting for Jack to return. I was thankful that one of them recognized me from the TV. If not, I would have wasted valuable time explaining the pistol on my hip.I watched Jack emerge from the woods about a hundred yards from where Helen had pointed. When he got to me Jack burst into tears. "God. Can I come in and get your pretty uniform and pantiesKelly?"Oh, she doesn't let up teasing me. Maybe if I ignore her she will stopteasing me. "Yea come in Miley, I am in the shower and my dirty uniform,I mean my dirty clothes and my panties are on the floor," I say from theshower. I hear the door open and see her reflection or outline throughthe glass of the shower."Okay thanks, I left your pajamas mommy gave me for you on the sinkcounter. Mommy said to hurry so you can get changed and have.