Let’s order.” The waitress hovering appeared to be almost a sister of Ha, from the restaurant in Hanoi – but surely not - my eyes see relatives ...r associations in everybody these days, I told myself. She brought my beer and water for Ping, and took down the dishes Ping ordered.Ping said “Yen tells me you met her mother in Hanoi; what’s she like, Anh?” “I could tell you what she was like when we met and when we were married, Ping; but what’s she like now: I don’t know, except that in the 3 years. "Have you been waiting long?" "No, just got here myself" "You're looking a little flushed" she added with a smile, now I knew I had been busted, what do I say? Sorry but I couldn't help my self? How could I not look at you, the most beautiful woman I know? I wasn't cool and collected though, I was stupid and tongued tied, like a pathetic teenager. "It's a hot day and a long walk from the car" I mumbled, "shall we check in" She hopped onto the escalator in front of me and again I found my. Lum shouted in joy, while Ataru only staggered back in surprise. The young alien girl was so happy with the storm she started to float off into the air to be closer to the source, leaving her companion earthbound.“No Lum!” Ataru called out, “It’s dangerous!”Lum only giggled at Ataru’s concern. She knew she was fine.“It is alright Darling. Lum will keep you safe from the lightning.” She answered.She twirled around in the air causing the water collected in her hair and clothing to fly outward.. ’ ‘I take it you want to go,’ I said. ‘Of course,’ Ellie said. When the meeting day arrived we parked amid a clutter of vehicles along the street in front of Dorothy’s house. ‘I guess we’re not the only ones,’ Ellie said. Dorothy met us at the door and directed us to the living room. By the time everyone had settled in there were nineteen of us, women of all shapes, sizes, colors, and ages. ‘Thank you all for coming,’ Dorothy said. ‘The mailing list is now a little over two hundred so I.