I would imagine that a nomination will be forthcoming from any of several sources. I think I may have some influence in the appointment process,’ un...erstated the President. ‘If his marks, character, and physical condition meet the standards, I think you can safely assume that he’ll be a Midshipman next fall.’ ‘Thank you so much, Sir!’ replied Gwen as she threw her arms around the President and kissed his cheek. ‘You’ll never regret it. He’ll be the best SEAL you ever saw. The Naval Academy will. The Pattersons were there. They inquired about Karen, even remembering her name and the sports car she was driving. I told them about the tennis tournament and my need to practice.Mr. Patterson recruited a kid I had seen around the courts, but had never met. He introduced me to Sean and suggested that he and Sean take on Mrs. Patterson and me. "That way, you'll be playing with a girl," he said and when his wife reproached him for calling her a girl he amended his suggestion. "Sammy's playing in. What / how /why, I was speechless as hepoured me a big mug of hot coffee and gave me a tight hug. He also had abig bag of takeout breakfasts from a restaurant on the lake. We went onthe deck and feasted on huge loaded omelets, home fries, biscuits,sausage gravy and fruit cup. When he told me I needed to slow down tomaintain my figure, I smiled and just thought about what he put methrough yesterday. If men only knew the sacrifices made for them!After eating I slipped into some tight low rider. "I think I'll head into the woods and hobnob with the local wildlife." Try not to frighten that herd of beefalos." Rae said between mouthfuls of Rhapis egg and cheese. "I know they're free range, but the farmers still call here and complain." Hrrmmff," Sith mumbled, his mouth full.The chime of an incoming holocall interrupted their banter."Good fortune to you," said Cedric Hyde-Mathis, director of Cosmic Retrievers. "You are well, I trust?" Good fortune, Cedric," the women chorused.Sith raised.