”I saw Mandy’s face light up in a smile, and she nodded. Once again looking a bit like the little girl I remembered, but more mature. “I will te...l my mom I am spending the night with Peggy. Do you know where we can go?”“Mandy, I will rent a room at a hotel nearby. After skating, we will drop the van off at home, then we will go somewhere together for the entire night. If that is OK with you, that is. Is it?”Now she looked a little troubled. “All night?” she whispered, looking like she was both. "Mr. Richardson, Amanda has confirmed everything you told me, including your relationship. I see no reason why that should even come up at your guardianship hearing, but just deny it if asked. Now for the rest of the will. First, Mr. Sellers' brother named him sole beneficiary of his estate, which I also represent. While he lived a rather meager lifestyle, he was, in fact, very wealthy. His estate is valued at well over three million dollars. Mr. and Mrs. Sellers, together, have an estate. He still works at it, still helps others through his practice, but it's secondary to this House of his." I don't want to take anyone's life away from them. Even my girls have goals that I want to help them achieve."The Doctor smiled. "Good. If you can keep that attitude, then things just might work out for you." He sat back in his chair, a small smile on his face. "I'll have to call my friend and let him know that his chances of recruiting me have just hit an all-time low."I didn't think that. I looked up at the display, caressing Daphne's hair, and after a moment I stroked John's hair as well. Eventually I became aware of my legs falling asleep beneath me and tried to move them a little. I didn't really want to disturb our little tableau, but Daphne sensed my discomfort. "Up, dear," she said softly, and John rose on his knees between her legs, his penis now only half-erect. He took her hands and pulled her to a sitting position, her head resting against his chest. I straightened out.