You don't have to try and act dykey to shock me or look cool or whatever."She looked genuinely hurt at the accusation. "What? I just thought she was a...cute girl, is all. Not everything I say has an ulterior motive."She was right, I guessed. But the kind of shamelessness she displayed still irritated me. "Sorry. You're right, she was pretty cute."Rebecca looked triumphant. "So, you got anything to eat around here? I don't mean to be rude, but it's kinda suppertime. I would go and get something. She was at work every day, from eight to five, but could not go out aside from family activities such as church. Her mother forbade her using the phone as well, so all of our talking happened in the office. We managed some private time a couple of days a week, but generally did actual work getting ready to meet with Lockheed and reviewing the work our researchers were conducting.I was disappointed Jeryl could not travel with us, but Candace and I would be the only two in the meeting, at. I only want the best for both you and that unbornbaby of yours. "I'm sorry that I can only offer you my friendship. But, I promise that ifyou that you will except my friendship, I will be here for you always. "So, come on, Karen. Give me one of those great big bear hugs of yours, girl,so we can get back to getting on with our walk..."*** Oddly enough, Karen's testament of a manly love for Gabriella did not infringeon their relationship one iota. Fact is, in the days immediately followingKaren's. “Stately Wayne...” Troy started to say, before trailing off, noticing now that Contessa Helena de San Finzione had stopped laughing, and was intently staring at the screen. He paid attention.“Two coming from the East.” Said the spotter with the camera. He zoomed in on the two as one suddenly found himself hoisted into the air, blood coming from his mouth and chest, as if impaled on something. He fell to the ground as his companion looked about in confusion and terror. The other man started to.