" You are already doing so much for me that I don't want to cause youanymore trouble." It's no problem, I'll see this evening," Thanks again, goodbye.... Goodbye."I hung up the phone and called Mom to tell her.She said, "Oh ok, but that tomorrow night your Uncle Todd, Aunt Marthaand the girls are coming over to dinner. I think there is something thatyour Uncle Todd wants to talk to you about." Have any idea what it is?" No, but don't worry your pretty little head about this." I won't Mom; I have. "Another first," she said into his shoulder, "And yes I liked it.They finished their shower and got dressed. They walked to a restaurant about a block away and got breakfast."Not to say anything against your cooking, but this beats an MRE," she laughed.Ron smiled and started eating. Ron told her that he was going to call the Howell branch in Anchorage and have them get the gear back to Seattle. Ron confessed that he had been putting off the call to Sam Howell and couldn't tell her why. Brenda. She was wearing red lipstick that looked harsh and mean on her thin lips. Her eye make up was a touch too heavy, and her dress was ill-fitting and did nothing to emphasise her femininity. Ryan deeply regretted bringing her along. While Rose was narrating another sinfully boring tale, Ryan craned his neck, searching for Gemma and her mystery date. He thought he caught a glimpse of her caramel coloured skin and dark hair, surrounded by men in suits. He looked down at himself in jeans and a shirt. She answered, "No, Tom, did you have something in mind?" I suddenly felt nervous, knowing all I'd planned to say to her and then finding my rehearsed lines sort of lame and immature. Finally, I blurted out, "Well, I thought we might go get a bite to eat and then catch a movie if that's OK with you." Sure, Tom, great," Melissa answered. "Let me know what time to expect you and I'll be looking forward to it," she replied as she turned and walked down the hall to her first period class.That Friday.