“And Kimmy stocked some things for them. I’ll reimburse her as well.”“Good. Stephanie has to be in class on Monday morning,” I said.“They ...now. Honestly, either she’s going to agree to their help by Monday morning, or we have to do what Pete suggested.”“Fuck,” I sighed.“If they can get her calmed down, I think it’ll be fine,” Jessica said.“Don’t count on it,” I replied. “She’s even more stubborn than I am.”That generated a good bit of laughter.“What’s the plan for the evening?” Kara asked.“I. Rav came in and set the case down, he was about to help Natalie when there was a knock at the door. Rav opened the door to a maid carrying a large tray, Rav took it from the maid and thanked her, he set the tray down, then went to Natalie. "I'm just going to take those wings off, they're looking a little wilted" he said with a smile. Reaching behind her, he carefully undid the gossamer wings and set them aside, then he knelt down and put her foot on his knee and took off her shoes, he smiled. ”~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Barry met Diane as planned. They had lunch and spent an hour at the carpet place. They selected a deep pile that was said to be stain-resistant and sumptuous. Barry arranged for delivery and fitting on Friday.“What now?” Diane said.“I guess we get on with our jobs.”“You haven’t asked me what I’m doing.”“I could say the same about you.”“Yes,” she laughed. “You must be curious.”“I’m a patient man. I’ve had training.”“They teach that in law school?”“Yes, and you completed the. "While I was saluting, the AI announced, "Crap!" the Major erupted. "See to it," he instructed Mark -- who glared at me. I threw up my hands -- it wasn't my idea and I hadn't bought off..."Major! A moment?" Oliver materialized from somewhere. The two of them entered into a conversation; I didn't hear either end, but I could see that Vera was a subject ... I let it ride until Oliver stepped back, then waved my arm above my head. "Head 'em up and move 'em out!" Oliver gathered Vera, Britney, and.