“Thank you for not leaving me alone.”Rayburn growled as he remembered the condition that Kimison had been in. “If I could, I’d destroy that da...n place. Veterans center? No, more like a torture center. No one gives a shit that we sacrificed all, to protect them. Then to just be thrown away like we were garbage.” A loud crash was heard as Rayburn punched the nearest bulkhead.Tempro appeared a moment later, “Colonel!” Tempro said, “You have almost broken several fingers, wrist bones plus I am. " And you haven't learned yet not to wake me abruptly and ask questions? You know the drill: poke me a few times with a sharp stick, stand back a safe distance, and give me a minute or two to become human." Like I do your father." Exactly. What's wrong with your car?"She started gathering her purse and other stuff. "Won't start. I think it might be the battery. And I have a big meeting this morning. And a lot to do if I'm going to meet your dad." Dad was in Olympia, and Mom planned to fly over. ‘I did. I wanted to get ya alone first, see what I think of ya. Gram is a pretty good judge of character.’ Trace winked and slid his cup across the counter at her. ‘Can ya top me off?’ Kat was momentarily stunned. Partially because he had spoken her thought from the night before, and partially because of the slight innuendo of his question. She had to get a grip on herself. He didn’t mean it like that. She turned and grabbed the carafe and when she spun towards him, she caught his eyes on her.. I guess you are wondering why I asked you to my office.’ ‘Lily said it had something to do with my job. Am I doing something wrong?’ ‘God no! Just the opposite. I talked with Harold and he said you have already instituted some major changes in the short time you’ve been here. I was wondering if you would have dinner with me and a client Thursday night.’ ‘Dan, I’m not dating at the present time… I’m sorry….’ ‘I don’t really mean a date. This is a business dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Adams. He’s the.