Richard and I were lucky to find a double room to share. We had a meal and probably a few too many whiskeys before we retired to our room. I showered ...irst and threw on a robe to watch the news. Richard took a shower, but instead of coming out in a robe he stepped out of the bathroom totally nude. Richard is a big man 6 foot 4. He looks a lot like Liam Neeson big boned and sure of himself. He carries himself like the ex-naval officer that he is Falkland war veteran and all. He can be a pain at. Dr. Abrams had gotten on a flight right after the pressconference. In addition, my parents had left work early.My mom started. "Dean, I think we need to talk. This is the first timeand place that?s available." I wasn't asked to come, I did it on my own," Dr. Abrams told me."I know what?s on everyone?s mind. Why Jennifer, not Dean?? I asked.They all nodded."Please let me explain without interruption!? I asked."I didn't make this decision in hurry. To tell the truth, this decisionhas been on my. Mark realized how hungry he was. Alex had brought him some of last night's leftovers and they were delicious even if eaten a little bit late. Mark was feeling even better now and actually energetic. When he was done eating Alex told Mark to put down the plate and follow him into the house. Mark still had his collar on and Alex put the leash on and had Mark walk behind him as a sign of respect.The house was quiet but it was still very early. Alex led Mark down a series of hallways and. Several days later I wasn’t feeling well, my nose was stuffed up and I had a light cough so my boss suggested I go home before I infected the office. It was about 2 when I got to the house only to find no one home. I called for Brody and my sister but the house was empty so I went to my room for a nap. I stripped to my boxers and lay down but just as my head dented the pillow I heard my sister’s voice and the peal of Brody’s young laughter. I was briefly disoriented until I realized he was in.