We were just kids after all, at least in the eyes of the arrogant asshole VIPs on the tour with us.This is going to be epic. I already know there will...be places we will go that require a top secret, or above, security clearance. If we are lucky, our following the redheaded Sarah, as if we were her family, would work like a champ to get us right past security.With her coming along with us she kicked back to check her emails and deal with some matters at her office while she waited. Someone. "The shower's available." Alright," Frances called back. "When you're ready, come in here andwe'll help you with your hair." Ok," he called back as he disappeared into his room."You brush out his hair for him?" Melissa found the idea rathertantalizing."We brush out each other's," Robbie corrected. "We braid it, put it inponytails, or pigtails..." It's kind of our evening ritual," Frances interrupted. "Why don't you goshower and you can join us?" Cool!" Melissa giggled as she rose. "I think I'm. She nodded once and said, "Okay. Apology accepted, but you can only get away with the 'I'm a dumb boy' excuse a few times, so don't make a habit of this." So, what now?" I pleaded, hoping for a chance to make it up to the girls.Zoe frowned for another moment then gave me a smirk, saying, "Well, the loving has been awfully one-sided for the past few weeks. Now is a good time for you to start playing catch up." Your wish is my command!"I stood and gave a sweeping bow, eliciting laughter from. The chore had to be done before he went to work, and the driving time involved had all but cut out Mike's regular morning visits to the Spearfish Lake Cafe. Since Henry was a dawdler about getting around in the morning, sometimes it took shouting and fast driving to be able to make it to work on time. Mike looked forward to school reopening, since that would mean his mornings would be a little less hectic, and he could resume his regular coffee calls.Once in a while, though, Henry got his act.