" James took a pause to wait for the applause to break. "As you all know our latest model of android the "Mannequin" James waved his hand to gesture t...wards a tube in which the faceless drone was contained in that lit up with the simple motion. "Has been widely accepted as one of, if not the most advanced consumer-level robotic product in the market place" Video then began to play beside him as he continued speaking, showing the robot helping the elderly, playing with children, and even a cell. Once Bob the attorney had been forwarded a hard copy of the formal finding by the prosecutor, and I had filed my copy very, very carefully away, Ashley and I took our little family out for dinner to celebrate.We let the kids choose. Honestly, neither Ashley nor I would have selected the local pizza house, but, it did make for a simple decision, and another patch of normalcy for them and their lives.School (well, preschool and primary school) was Still A Thing, and so we got home and washed up. "Is anyone hungry?" Cindy asked. "The guys fixed breakfast." Why don't you and Kathy go eat and Erin and I will come down after you're finished. You two can take the helm while we eat," I said."Okay, Kathy and I will be right up," Cindy said.Cindy left and Erin and I relaxed for a while. The seas were very calm and we were making good headway. I felt a little guilty about what I did with my cousin, but I was hesitant to tell Erin. I was also a little worried about Brad, but I figured he would. Told her she'd be staying for dinner since we're already planning on barbequing, and something a hell of a lot better than hot-dogs."Once again Craig started to speak."I asked your wife what I should bring, or wear in the event you were having other company. She told me to come as I am."Becky was wearing a skimpy bikini, no doubt what she'd been wearing prior to taking it off to sunbathe. She was looking at Craig expectantly, but then spoke once again before he could utter a single word."So, is.