“Might just be a blocking force to prevent squid armies from easily linking up,” I mused.“Or they just think they’ve won and are just marking ...ime until their follow up forces move in.”“That too,” I nodded.“We’re finished here anyway, John. There’s nothing really for us to learn.”‘Could you port to the Texas site and observe one of these new creatures that’s moving out into the open?’ Seer Melanie broke in.‘Yes, just give us time to reach the safe portal spot,’ I replied, getting nods off the. But, after all,it was a free country and he didn't see any reason why the incidentshould affect his situation at the company.***Over the rest of the weekend and into Monday morning Gregory did the besthe could to try and forget about the bizarre incident with Janet May. Hespent a productive morning working on his accounts and broke for lunchwith the usual crowd at the local deli. After lunch Gregory saw that anote had been placed on the desk in his cubicle saying that Mr. Maywanted to see him. Marie became aware of him standing behind her. She could practically feel his eyes on her ass. All at once she felt more naked than she had in the car or in the parking lot. Nervously she turned to face him, and was taken aback by the hot intensity of his gaze. He looked like he wanted to ravish her on the spot. He stepped closer and closed his fingers on her jaw, tilting her face up and running his eyes over it as if to memorize it. "I was going to wait to bring you here," he murmured, and his. ” “Coming right up,” she said. Hailey stepped over to Tim and whispered, “How’s Rick doing?” “Fine,” chuckled Tim. “Grandpa’s talking business with him. Don’t worry Mom, I don’t think he’s scared him off yet.” Hailey rolled her eyes. “I can’t believe you’re my child.” “Here Tim, you’d better get back out there before your mother grills you like the steaks.” “Yes Grandma.” Tim took the bowl and plate outside as Hailey’s mom stepped up and said, “He’s a wonderful young man Hailey. And Judy is a.