“Sure, I would love to,” I answered without pause.After we arrived at his place I was pleasantly surprised to find that the pottery and porcelain ...hat he owned was actually quite stunning and that there were no kitsch figurines. He did briefly give me a rundown on the when’s and why’s of his collection, but I have to sadly admit that most of it went right over my head.“So… are you ready for your cocktail? He eventually asked.After I nodded, Kevin got a serious look on his face. “Listen… let me. Maybe she was doing some ofthis on purpose. A few times I saw Dad looking at her legs and feet. Andone time I saw her sort of wink at him as she had her knees crossed,dangling her shoe back and forth just with her toes. Dad sort of turnedred and looked away. Then I thought of that box in the garage.Interesting.Then one afternoon that week an opportunity presented itself that I couldnot resist. Mom and Dad were at work and Suzy was staying after schoolthat day for some project. I ran home from. I don’t know what she’ll say, or what she and her husband discussed after we left. But, and I want your word on this, you cannot reveal what I’ve just told you beyond that we were there and that you should call.”“You have my word! And thanks. I should thank Mom, but I suspect that would just lead to a fight.”“You have six weeks. I’d try to keep it as calm as possible.”“Actually, I have the apartment as of August 1st. I plan to head up to Chicago as soon as Jennifer leaves. That would make it. " I answered. She sighed. "Fine, be vague if you must, but I need to know you can follow directions in the field and that you've got my back. I may be a slave, but this is my operation and I'm the senior agent here." I had my hands up in a conciliatory gesture. "You're the boss of this operation, and I promise I'll do what I can to guard your back. And your front if need be." "I certainly hope so. Things are going to shit on the Brassilian border. I've reports of.