”He smiled, “there are ways. Clones and mind transfers and...”I shook my head as I stood to pace, “I like my own body.”He opened his mouth b...t I held up a hand, “wait.”I had a thousand and one things very few people knew about. I picked up the comp screen and looked at each government. I grinned and looked at the guards, “step out and cover your ears.”They looked at the emperor who nodded and they did as I asked. I bent and whispered and he listened and nodded and then grinned and sat back,. He continued. "We agree to a substantial raise as well as authority over the front of the house. This includes closing the restaurant, the key to the restaurant, hiring, training, and firing of employees. Will also need your help in creating a new wine menu and other aspects of running the establishment. Works for you as well yes?"Eric nodded, folding up his copy of the papers and putting them into his pocket. "Sounds perfect boss, look forward to this. I can close up if you want to take off.. We played a perfect game. We were in tune with each other's strategy and after the second hand, they were so desperate to come back that they took risks that were too big and didn't pay off. Maybe we can hire a nurse to move in with you and take care of our baby. We can rent out the house we get from Bruce and Nancy to put income into our baby's trust fund." I said."Let's keep working on the making a baby part." I gave her two loads before I left.Sundays had calmed down and Mandy was less. ." Sherry O'Toma started, "You..." letting out a sigh she collapsed into a nearby chair, her still young features somewhat strained. Then she lowered her face into her hands sobbing. Concerned Derrick rushed forward to try and find out what was wrong. "Mother? What's wrong? Are you hurt?" Derrick was even more concerned as she started to sob even harder the tears now coming freely. "Oh ... oh my god Derrick!" Sherry O'Toma said as she threw her arms around his neck holding him close sobbing.