"Uh, oh," Dad said as he pulled the car into a parking spot. "Paparazzi." Paparazzi!?" I freaked a little. "Why would they be here?" It's not likely t...ey're here for you," Dad said, which is exactly what Iwas hoping to hear. "But that doesn't mean they won't jump at the chanceto get your picture."I was very uncomfortable walking towards the entrance with my dad. Ididn't think I was ready for this kind of attention. Someone eventually noticed us, and then they all turned towards us. Acouple of. ” Kei began.“Yeah, I know,” his worry keeping him from even noticing that he had cut her off, “but we need to include a similar winding stairway with a vestibule above, just like we have here. I know it would go nowhere, but the bride could just walk up the stairway, wait in the vestibule, then walk back down when it was time for her.”“And you’ve cleared this with your wives?” she asked with a hint of something in her voice.“Well, no. I thought I would surprise them with it.”This time, the. ’ Mary’s excitement boiled over. ‘Of all the people to meet on the trail, the guy whose photos I try to replicate. Now I’m having tea with him.’ We walked at a brisker pace and the distance seemed to half itself with company at my side. ‘Let me get the door open.’ I held it open for her and bade her to go in. It is warm in here so take off that jacket and have a seat. I’ll get water on to boil. Have you ever had King Cole tea? It is from Canada, the only tea my mother ever drank.’ ‘If you tell. I am not going to sneak around, but being a Vice-President of your company gives me deniability with the infernal press. I don’t like it, but will it work for now?’ We were almost at the platform. I held her gently. ‘You are lovely and I respect all the things you bring to our little group. Be relaxed and manage things as you need. Remember, you promised to be honest and direct, and the rest will take care of itself.’ She kissed me on the lips and whispered, ‘You know, I can’t go very long.