There were too many variables to map; if she got angry or 'didn't want to play' we were going to be pretty much screwed right from the start and every...ne knew it.Fortunately, the script held all the way through dinner. Mary herself answered the front door and mumbled something that might have been a greeting of sorts, and I went immediately on the offensive."I'm glad to finally meet you and I know your help will be invaluable later on this evening. Keep this with you at all times, we might need. ’ Dom realized she’d misunderstood his comment to Karl. ‘That’s not what I said.’ ‘I heard you,’ she repeated, but now she was uncertain. He gambled and stepped closer, she didn’t move away. ‘You didn’t hear everything,’ he said, gambling again and taking her hand. ‘I was telling Karl that I know people think I’m upset because of how things have been between us. But I wouldn’t blame you. We didn’t play well, we were out of sync, but that’s not your fault, not at all.’ ‘Oh. Well. Good.’ Lani. I kind of miss that nutty Chuck, too. He's some kind of troubleshooter for government law enforcement, isn't he? He's gone a lot, but when he's here with all of his women, life seems better. I'm going to enjoy being with him on our trip."The patio soon filled with the other people of our extended family, as we all prepared for the day. When people left for work, I used one of the computers in Sue's office to check my e-mail and to answer some. While I was finishing, Debbie IMd me with a note to. "Sam replied, "That sounds interesting. Can you show me later?"Dave looked at Jennifer for a response and she said, "Sam is welcome to use my stuff."Dave and Sam smiled at Jennifer and thanked her. Jennifer nodded. It was lunchtime so Carol and Heather broke open the picnic baskets and the coolers.After a good meal Dave asked Jennifer to go for a walk. Jennifer noticed Sam looking at them curiously so she invited Sam to join them. Sam was very pleased and accepted immediately. They talked about.