The Captain knew what we planned, and he had orders to make sure his force was well clear of the roadway as quickly as possible.Then, as the pirates c...ossed the bridge, we would fire our arrow-engine down the length of the bridge. Hopefully, that would cause some more casualties and slow them down. Whether we had time to pull the arrow-engine back to safety and repairs or not would depend upon how many pirates survived and how close they were.As they got over the bridge and ran for the gate,. "Ellie was momentarily nonplussed but only momentarily."I'm a bitch," she said, "so I don't cock my leg. I might do a puddle in the hall though."Nigel laughing pulled her into his arms. "Welcome home, Ellie," he said softly. He let her go and she walked in through her front door.Geraldine was waiting and curtseyed. "I hope you'll find everything to your satisfaction, ma'am."Ellie paused but only momentarily. "Thank you, Mrs Braithwaite," she said airily. "I would like to relax in the. Now on board, and feeling very tall and unstable, she slowly walked from seat to seat until she found herself at the bow. Shanna sat, facing the back as her friend quickly followed. Taking seats facing the rear and grabbing oars, they turned their heads and smiled up at her, grins infectious despite her mood. The last man boarding, she saw the ladder removed. She looked over at the other ship, James sitting at the bow. He grinned at her."All set, Captain Shanna?" Is this a permanent promotion,. .. "Dinner is served!" announced Mrs. Kartsonis, coming into the dining room with a tray piled with food. Her hair, like Eleni's, was piled on top of her head, held by a lacy white kerchief. The rest of her outfit consisted of 'little French maid' lingerie, fishnet stockings, and black pumps with stiletto heels.Eleni's jaw dropped and she turned beet red. How could she? Oh God, and in front of Jeremy! Here she was having her first date with the most gorgeous guy in the whole world and her mama.