The discussion drifted from English to Portuguese and back, with various translations for the US members of the group who did not speak the language o... Brazil. As Maria Elena knelt with the heals of a foreigner’s shoes digging into her back, she listened to the Portuguese portion of the conversation, hoping to get a clue when the gathering would end and she could get out of her uncomfortable position. The meeting meandered on, without any hope for the kneeling servants that they would be. He because quite agitated.Distracted, Kerr didn’t notice Micky’s reaction when she slid the ring onto her middle finger. She quickly covered the glowing central gem with her right hand as she told it to disappear and she tried to regain her composure.After reading the scroll, Kerr scowled at Micky as he rolled the scroll back up and put it in his inner coat pocket. He leant over her as if he was going to kiss her and then pulled back with a frown after he sniffed her. He grimaced and cursed his. I didn't want that to happen."All the while, Nikki had been silent; listening to the adults talk about her new Grandpa, one she had hardly gotten to know. She liked him and now he was sick. She had talked to him today and he recognized her and said her name. He had a nice voice and she hoped he would be better soon.She was happy her mom and Tom were home again. She missed them and she wanted to go back to her regular bedroom and eat her regular food. Besides, she was going to Disneyland after. "I think I just need a nap." He disappeared into the house.XXXIt was later in the afternoon when Jordan was awaken by the sounds ofpeople outside. He could hear Aunt Mary, Frances, Robbie, Susan andAmanda all laughing and sounding happy. He touched his face, which wasstill wet from crying. He sniffled back a few tears that remained in hiseyes and rolled over, determined to never get out of bed again."Frank, you found us!" He heard Aunt Mary shout, followed by Frank'sreply."It certainly wasn't.