" Amanda, we've had the best scientific minds in the world look at this—" Who?" she demanded.He shook his head. "You wouldn't know the names," he sa...d in a patronizing tone."If they're the best, I would now," she retorted. "I've been pretty busy the last two months. Busy enough to know you're full of shit, Eugene. And not only can I prove it, I will right now if you care to listen." Amanda—" Alternatively, you can go public, as I'm sure you've already thought about, and we will, too," she went. Thanks, Jack, but I guess I don’t need a ride.”Jack glanced at Lissa and then at Melody and me.“Okay. I’ll see you all later in the week. I understand I’m invited to a presentation Tuesday night?”“Yes,” Melody said. “As an advisor.”“Interesting,” Jack said. I saw him shake his head and chuckle as he left the house.“Do you mind spending the night, Kate?” Lissa asked. “We’ll take you back if you’d prefer.”“If you don’t mind me taking the guest room,” Kate said, “I’d appreciate it. And thank you.. He had a big smirk on his face when he said it, so she said“C'mon then, what is it? I know that look!”“Well, there'll be just me, you and him, and I'll get there early, then you suddenly appear as …..as...his birthday strippergram!” Mike said, grinning.“What? No bloody way!” Jan shouted.“No, listen, calm down and listen. I'll be there all the time. He'll love it. He's always wanted to see you with your kit off. This is the perfect opportunity, A complete one-off. What do you say, love? C'mon,. "I led Hero out into the yard, mounted, and rode to the ring where the girls were nearly all assembled. Will climbed to his seat on the stack of hay. I introduced myself, took the list and waved it at the girls."Guys, Sarah gave me a list of things you're supposed to know how to do. Here's the deal. I'm going to read stuff off the list, and you do them as best you can. When we've finished the list, you tell me what you want to go back over, what you're having trouble with, and we'll work on it..