"But there are some things that - you're my daughter, Lucy, and I love you very much, and I do think you're sexy, but -" And... do you think I'm sexy ...ow, daddy?" she asked.I cradled her in my arms, and kissed the top of my head. "Lucy, you're the most beautiful girl I've ever seen. I've never loved anyone as much as I love you. You're wonderful, you're amazing, and yes, you're damn sexy."She met my gaze and smiled softly. "You're not supposed to swear, daddy," she whispered."I'm not supposed. When we were out of sight, she gave me a quick hug.“Thanks,” she whispered.“We’re not even close to out of the woods yet,” I said. “I’m afraid that your dad is going to look for any reason he can to keep us apart. He’s just barely tolerating this situation, and only because your mom intervened.”Kara began washing dishes, and I dried them and stacked them on the counter.“I’m guessing you and your mom had a talk?” I said quietly.“Yes. It turns out she and dad had sex after they got engaged but. Dodds smiled a broad smile. "Fine. Fine, then it's all settled. Now we understand each other." His voice rose to a shout. "AND FOR BEING SO IMPERTINENT AS TO QUESTION ME, YOU CAN DAMN WELL REMAIN A WOMAN FOR SEVERAL MORE HOURS!" When he finished his tirade, he was still grinning. He pulled out another rubber mask from the bag on the floor. "I've a better face for you to wear, my dear," he said, his voice softening suddenly, "this suits my tastes much better." After fastening it on,. Being a first class ticket, it will be very flexible and you would rarely have to wait for a seat. I will of course have comprehensive travel insurance for us both, so that you will be covered for medical and other expenses."But say the worst happens, from my point of view anyway, and I get killed or arrested or hospitalised for a long period, then your tenure as my companion would obviously be over, but Katherine's binding instructions would pay the next bonus amount into your account. You.