‘And,’ I continued, ‘can we not talk about history? Can we just move forward with our lives, you and I?’ Her smile, got even bigger. ‘Okay,�...� she said, her eyes twinkling, ‘but the other Julie likes a glass of white wine with her lunch.’ ‘Deal,’ I said. As she walked across the lawn I noticed that she held her head up higher and that her back was straighter than before. Maybe my little tirade worked. Maybe my brutal honesty with her could snap her out of her funk. I knew too, that I needed to. "I'd probably enjoy his company a lot more too." All right, why don't we do it right here in his crib," Lisa said,amused at Tom's wide, disbelieving eyes. "Toni, do you want thehonors? Don't worry, Patti, there'll be lots of other chances beforethe night is through."Toni lowered the side of the crib, reaching for a clean diaper with herother hand. She then set baby wipes near Tom's chest and put twodiaper pins in her mouth. Carefully, she inched the dripping pantiesoff of Tom's legs and. Shanna stopped."Report." Lady, the northern patrol is in."She glanced up at the sun. None of Liuz's clocks had made it this far out."They're late. Any problems?" Don't know, but the Lieutenant wants to speak with you."Shanna nodded."Lead the way."The soldiers were dismounted beside a fountain in the Kikker town surrounding the fort. Liuz cast his gaze at those watching the Poles. There was still an undercurrent of distrust from the former refugees. A fear they had fled from Elven domination to. " You will do great, sergeant," Major Van Dyke replied. "Sit down and have a casual conversation with Matt and Savannah. They're nice people and will make you feel totally comfortable. You'll see."They were passing Dressing Room A when a well-dressed man stopped Major Van Dyke. "Jonathan, you're back!" he exclaimed. "The military is keeping you well dressed." They have to, Bill," Major Van Dyke allowed."How are Ann and the boys?" Bill asked."Great," Major Van Dyke replied. "Michael turned nine.