As I stepped from the stairs to the deck the loud speaker announced, “Attention all hands! The Commander In Chief is now aboard.” That was followe... by ‘Stars and Stripes’ as I walked across the deck to the Island.“Prepare to cast off all lines.”I felt the ship move as tugs started to pull the ship away from the dock. It takes several large tugs to maneuver a ship this size to or away from the dock and into the channel. Tides and currents play havoc in narrow channels and ports with large ships.. ”“Oh, they wanted those for college,” Phil said. “I told them I’d have Rick ship them over to them. Shit, I never replaced them. I didn’t even think about it. This place has looked the same since I was 10 years old.”“No, you didn’t replace them,” she said. “The only bed in the entire place is the master bedroom. Tiffany didn’t seem to mind the prospect of a group sleepover but Katelyn was a little concerned.”“Crap,” Phil said. “I wasn’t planning an orgy if that’s what you’re wondering. I just. A non-de*********** 90s Honda Civic rolled up and parked outside the building.“See it.”I pulled out my binocs, watching a line figure come out of the car. What stood out to me was the fact that he was wearing a white jumpsuit and carried a briefcase. He looked around. Satisfied, he let himself into the building.“I’m going to go check it out,” I said to Rick, my partner.“Kate, we better wait for backup.”I bit my lip. It wasn’t a secret that my department had more moles than honest cops.. I’ll open the gate when you get close to it. Thank you.”The guy got into the truck and set off down the drive, while Lynn and I walked back inside. He slowed as he drove between the brightly lit trees, towards the gate and then accelerated out onto the street with the gate dropping down behind him.“Here you go Erin.” I handed the box to my blonde wife.“Girls would you please stand up so I can set the box on my lap?”“Yes, mother.” Penelope and Paula almost jumped to a standing position.Erin set.