. anything.But either way — guilty or innocent — Longmire would reap the benefits of the national media fascination. He would win, on a personal b...sis, no matter what.Judge Lauderdale said, “Your witness, Mr. Longmire.”When he turned his attention to me, sworn in and seated in the witness chair, his intelligent gray eyes turned raptor-like. Uh oh. Then I calmed myself, channeled my inner Matt Striker. I was prepared, rehearsed, was simply telling the truth.He was questioning me on cross, but,. "Come on. I can't help it if I like to make love. It's the neatest thing in the world. Can you think of anything that feels any better?"Chris laughed. "Its been so long I couldn't say..."Sandy turned from her girlfriend and searched through her big leather bag until she found the foil-wrapped packet she had stashed there for emergencies. Actually, it was Roger's idea, but she had to agree it was a good one. "Chris, come on, this will get you in a party mood."Chris looked up, saw that Sandy was. He looked up as if in prayer. "Beam me up, Scotty," he murmured.Lani sneered. "I'm afraid the Enterprise is out of range, Captain Kirk, and your phaser has no effect on these beings. You've brought shame to this planet's royal princess and her father, the king, has decreed your death. Angel and Jesus are the Royal Executioners. Do you have any last words before sentence is carried out, Captain? Be sure to weigh your words carefully. Clara is the man's daughter, after all."Patrick was aghast.. It was hard to seriously injure someone with one, but cuts and bruises were the standard with them. My father took one and handed the other to Harald. He then stepped away from Harald, turned and bowed, and Harald did the same. Then father signaled with his free hand and attacked. Da was one of the greatest swordsmen ever in our land, but Harald was proving to be a fair match for him. Damn. Had we been on open ground, Id not have taken him so easily. They sparred for several minutes, the object.