" So that kiss..." I used to fantasize about it." Me too."They laughed."Kenneth, I really do like you. I wish you called." I'd love to take you on a d...te." A date? That would be really cool." So..." I'm working tomorrow and Wednesday, but have Thursday off. Did you guys get a hotel room?" When we nodded, Mila said carefully, "I want you to know, Kenneth, that the idea of going out with you on a date is really awesome. But I haven't been with Joe for a really long time, and I miss him even if he. Does that worry you?" Not particularly," replied Charles, wondering if he might be in for an exciting night soon."Why don't you and Tamsin dine with us tonight?" A pleasure, Sir."'Sooner than I thought, obviously, ' Charles told himself.After dinner that evening in the Admiral's stateroom, Henry rose and offered his daughter his arm. Somewhat puzzled, she took it, and he escorted her into his bedroom. Charles followed with an equally puzzled Janice on his arm. In the bedroom, Henry turned and. That, and a willingness to lose a few pounds, and he thought he could survive.In spite of Mark not caring much for Vietnamese food, he did enjoy getting together with the Expedition team once a month. Sometimes, maybe even most of the time, there wasn't much new to report, but they'd kept at being ready, in case they should ever get the permission to search for traces of Toivo. It could have easily degenerated into a monthly poker game, but the handful of veterans hung in there, and all of the. It was really great to see her. I know both Mum and I missed having her and her sister around since they moved out. It had been really nice to have someone who had become such a good friend living with us, and her sister was really nice too. It had been great with the four of us together. When it was just Mum and I it could be a bit lonely. I loved my Mum with all my heart, but she could be very closed off sometimes.Having Tish and Gwen about had been good, not only for me, but for Mum as well..