"Hi Sam!" came the answer from most of them, which generated a laugh."Its good that you feel comfortable enough to laugh. I promised you that you woul... be safe here, and you are. Even though an enemy will be here in only a few short hours, an enemy who sees each of you as evil, for your support of me, you are safe. We are safe. Even they are safe, though they may not choose to be.In the coming hours you are going to learn things about me, about the future and about the time since the Reaping. General counsel for G and G. Gold tooth? ‘Did you eat your honey today?’ And, machine-knit? But, I certainly wouldn’t underestimate him. Nor judge him by the ... eccentricities of his appearance. Maybe he was at a station in life where it just didn’t matter. Maybe I’ll arrive there someday. Ignore my bra for a meeting like this one. Maybe.Zo said, “Macklin is further along with his PTSD ... project than we had anticipated.”I started to ask what PTSD had to do with Gathers and Gates. Stopped. Jim," and I hugged her even tighter. I would have told her that I loved her too, but I couldn't get my voice at all. I just held on to her, hoping that I could have many more moments like this one. I renewed my commitment to do whatever it took to make sure that she was taken care of, one way or another.Love and moments of tenderness are rarely simple and pure. There was a level in this embrace in which I reached out to Cindy purely as a young teen girl who needed support and guidance. I don't. Unlocking the door, Melody greeted the plumber. “Hi,” Melody smiled. Then she looked at him, really looked at him. He was gorgeous. He was tall; his frame was solid, muscular and well developed. His shoulders were broad and strong looking. Her eyes quickly traveled back up and she found him smiling at her. Melody’s stomach did a little flip. Where in God’s name did he get those ice blue eyes, she mused.“My name’s Nick. You need a plumber? Mrs. LeBlanc called.” Nick continued to smile.“Oh .