..suit,” she said, looking me over.I’d actually forgotten I was suited up for fighting crime, at least I’d left the mask in the car. “Uh, than...s, it’s my uniform,” I stuttered, not sure how else to explain my unusual attire .“Uniform huh, so you part of some elite military unit or something?” She smiled.“Used to be in the Marines,” I answered, hoping she wouldn’t pursue the subject further, but she did.She continued her teasing interrogation with sparkling friendly smiles and subtle melodic. ” “Oh,” I assured her, “my hot chocolate is an instant cure for all phobias! Let’s get your clothes moved in and have some breakfast, then we’ll find the Captain for your shipboard orientation.” We got most of the necessary things done that morning, she told me she had especially enjoyed the captain’s orientation. Captain McDuff or “Duffie” makes a very large salary for his ability to cast off and safely pilot the “DuPre” from one side of the world to the other at a moment’s notice, but in my. My first campaign that was a major theme. It was simply huge! After that, though, I was able to develop a track record, and was able to run on that. Still, I can’t hide it. My parents and my brother will be ripe pickings for reporters.”“So, they’ll talk to the press?” pushed Cheney.I arched an eyebrow at that. “I think it will take a small miracle to get my brother to make a comment, I mean, considering I shot him in my kitchen.” Then I shrugged. “My father won’t be saying much, either. He’s in. ” At least she was listening.“Men are biologically programmed to spread our seed far and wide, to insure survival of the species, but women are programmed to seek security above all, hence the concept of marriage. If men did not value the love and support of a good wife, there would be no incentive to marry.”“Wow! You certainly go off the deep end when somebody asks a question, don’t you”? She managed a smile.“Sorry about that. You just tripped over one of my hot buttons. It has become.