Marcus knew his men would be daunted with the sight of swarming beeline of savages. So he moved ahead in the front as the enemy grew closer, risking h...s own life. His men, charged by the daredevil act of their master, covered him back into the flanks to safety. The barbarians came to a sudden halt as they heard back a bloodthirsty battle cry from the inside of shielded flanks. Devils ''You sure we are safe and away from danger now?'' Larissa whispered in his ears as she kissed his neckline. Maybe it was that she looked more comfortable in being where she was, like she belonged there. She seemed unworried and that was something that Jim had seen too few times. Perhaps, she looked a bit older. He had seen enough. Time was wasting and he opened the door."I found the key right where you left it under the mat," she said as Jim walked into the apartment. "I was hungry so I made myself a sandwich. I hope you don't mind." Hildy, I'm glad you're here."She rose to her feet and a broad smile. "That got ME everyone's attention. "You don't REALLY think I find Nana undesirable, do you? When she comes to me, this will all be settled." Or when he comes to me..." Nana retorted, her eyebrow arched. She was Estrella's mother, all right. Heads swung back to me.I just shrugged. "Breakfast, anyone?" As everyone started for the door, I turned to Nana and upped the ante, "In public."Nana stood there, trying to hide a smile, "Oh, of course!"I waved at the door. "Shall we?"Farris:Saturday, I kept. The telephone rang just as I was about to go upstairs and a voice said, "Put Angela on now" Sorry?" I knew who it was, but I didn't know how he knew our number and his attitude was pissing me off more than just a bit!"Look" he said, "I'm in a hurry so get the slag on the phone now!" I think you're in dire need of an attitude adjustment my friend" I said it quietly and put the receiver back down, it rang again almost immediately but I ignored it and went out to fetch Angie.They were swimming.