“Krabbel as usual.”“That is not true. You had me Check mate two times tonight!” Krabbel protested.“Yes but once I was certain you let me win...on purpose and the other time you where distracted watching something on GalNet with Circuit.”Wetmouth had left her bed and looked over the board from behind our tattooed friend. “Mao your defeat is by no means certain. I see eleven ways to defeat Krabbel.”“No offense Wetty, but you could probably beat Centron in a game of chess so your analysis of the. "What's the matter?" he asked. Bradley looked up and she felt embarrassed."Nothing," she stammered and slumped into a chair away from the others. She felt Bradley eyeing her and hurried back indoors to get away from the attention.She felt she'd really tried to accept Bradley for what he is - realising he's an individual with his own personal tastes. She knew she was a controller who always wanted things her own way, but she'd been willing to back off. This new revelation about him, however,. Shehad worked hard for this promotion and the extra $30,000 per year wasneeded and happily accepted. When she had poured out her troubles toMavis on what to do with Todd, Mavis had quickly told her to go to Parisand she would look after Todd for her until she returned. Joyce had metMavis online in a Single Parents Chat room. She had been surprised whenMavis kept instant messaging her, sharing her life and problems andlistening with such love and concern over Joyce's problems. Joyce hadasked her. You?’ ‘Went skiing. Took my nephews which was interesting and an experience I don’t care to repeat until they’re older,’ Mark chuckles. ‘I love being the favorite uncle, but it was a little overwhelming. May need to bring reinforcements next time.’ I select my seat in the conference room, midway down the table across from the windows. I hate the weekly staff meeting, but Mark and I are presenting an idea for a customer segmentation campaign for a new client this morning, so at least I won’t be.