To find out how it all goes down, please read the story. There is a bit of a surprise twist as well. See if you can guess what it is as you read the...story.This story will be divided into 3 parts. First will be Karen?s story until she comes to work for the Warrens. Second will be Michelle?s story as she grows up under the thumb of her abusive father until Karen intervenes and ?saves? her. Third will be the Warren?s story giving a brief synopsis of their history and particularly the sordid. ”“Smile-ripples? What are they?”“You know what laugh-lines are – they are not to be confused with crows-feet. They are not at all wrinkles from worry or pain or heartache, or even simple Ohh ... -ver the hill stage of life. But we covered that already. Well, so too are smile-ripples. They are lines that are like the ripples in a pond, when a fish breaks the surface; when a grin breaks upon a face and the glad oscillations travel up the face and down the throat. Like the ripples of water. She smiled at me and said, “Small world full of large coincidences, right?” She smiled, nodded at Wendy and gave a little wave. Wendy had joined a conversation group next to us a few feet away. They both smiled broadly at each other, a good sign.Somewhat disconcerting was that Wendy sat in the front row for the briefing and Q&A session about Worthington Industries, and made it a point to show a lot of leg; nothing outrageous, but just enough to be distracting to me. I know Cindy noticed. She. The ‘medical exams’ went as quickly as possible but these things take time, as you can understand. Eventually however, all the Guards were checked and the Disciple/Guards were locked away. I remember well when the final tally was brought forth to me a few days after the ‘medical exams’ had been completed. Treabilla entered my office first and looked quite distressed at the news she brought. Pelluluka came next and looked concerned, but not overly so. Shelea was right behind her and also looked.