Often. They were studying.Oh, I’ve no doubt there were breaks and a little kissy-face that went on, but what I was seeing was kids working hard and ...upporting each other. The boys wanted to stay eligible for basketball, of course. But it seemed to be more than that. They all seemed interested in learning and it was a positive activity for their dating group to do together. The numbers started to increase.And then we were in the midst of the holiday. Betts arrived home and was ensconced in her. ’ she added as her arms reached up around my neck and pulled my head down. Of course I was more than happy to do as she had asked and the fervour of her kiss gladdened my heart as much as the sight of her smile had. ‘I had the strangest dream Mac, about us, well it was more about you actually.’ she said when we broke for air. ‘Unlike most dreams it was a sort of re-run of today, well at least of the best bits.’ she added with a cheeky smile. ‘I was having such a wonderful time with you, was. "I could have shot you just then. Don't sneak up on a man like that." Sir?" Kent looked puzzled, then glanced back over his shoulder at the shadow, "Oh. Sorry, sir. I didn't mean to startle you."Major Reynolds finally returned his salute, noticing that Kent did not seem at all concerned by the possibility of being shot. With a chill, the Major realized how unlikely it was that his gun would have cleared its holster if Kent had meant him harm, "Have a seat, Sergeant."The Sergeant stalked over to. Like a bird being charmed by a snake, I was mesmerized. We talked from 7:45 when we arrived until Sophia, Marco's wife, informed us it was 12:30 and they closed the restaurant a half hour ago.During that time I poured out my life story, not the sanitized version I normally used. Instead I gave her the full unvarnished truth.After I ran down, Angel told me the story of her life. She is the daughter of an Italian immigrant, Diogo "James" Garibaldi. He worked as a machinist to support the family,.