“Stand up. I want to hug you.”I stood up.“You have two seconds to tell me if you don’t want to be hugged,” said Benito.He stepped forward an... wrapped his arms around me. I don’t think he gave me two seconds. I’m not used to being hugged by a man. It’s not something that’s happened very often in my life. It was different. I don’t know what I thought about it. I was still trying to decide how to react when he let me go and sat back down.I sat down again.“Um, I heard a rumour that you and your. I want to get to The BodyShop to buy my mom her gift.Matt wanted to get back to shopping to lessen the chance of Luke seeingthem. He did not want his presence to bring Luke down. Even if Luke doesnot see them or worse comes over to confront them the shameful boy couldnot enjoy being in the food court with him. Matt was still extremelyashamed of how he treated Luke and did not want to face that part of hispast.Renee seconded that motion, but it was overruled by the rest of thegroup. Kat just. I smiled, "Yes please Portal, if you will please allow access for Sur'ha of Ool'n and Rachael, or Rac'ha of Earth. I Chris Beaker request this." The format is strange but it is allowable to this Portal. The access has been granted." The voice said and then the Portal went dark again.I turned to the others and shook my head, "I don't know about you but I need some proper sleep." I said and went to leave.Shifu paused, "If you don't mind I will take the children and expand on their abilities, they. . personal questions? I do apologise, but I assure you, it is necessary." What is this about?" Grace broke in. I could see her temper was rising."Miss ... Missus Quinton, as I told you, I, with others, administer the trust-fund that was set up for you by your maternal grandparents before they died. They were very careful in setting it up. Your paternal grandparents then contributed to it ... substantially. The suggestion has been made, I'm sorry to say, that Captain Quinton married you in order.