"Cynthia stared over at the glassy pool. Its surface had become opaque and mirrored, entirely swallowing the form of Johnny Fairmont. "There is some...hing about this place," said the blonde-haired girl. "I kept thinking after I accepted this transformation that I would somehow know what was going on. I mean, Cynthia seemed to know everything but she doesn?t. You know, Rebekkah, that I saw some guy in a robe and old armour in one of the other rooms. And there's the whole business of the. Right?’ She glanced up at him casually as she finished speaking. ‘Yeah, it’s a plus, but having you out of my bed isn’t. Neither is not seeing you anymore.’ He resisted the urge to stroke his hand over her hair, but just barely. ‘I don’t like the idea of you not being next to me at night. I’ve gotten used to your grunts.’ ‘Pigs grunt, Mr. Police Officer sir, not delicate little girls like me,’ she answered him back primly, making him laugh. ‘That’s Mr. Detective, to you, baby.’ She smiled,. Dean was all for it and we went outside. I followed in my car and reached their house. Once inside Dean suggested we get started. I said Amanda and I should take a shower together (one of my favourite ice breakers) and he could join us later to watch if he wanted too. He was dead keen. “Show him where the bedroom and ensuite is honey” Dean said to his wife. She smiled weakly and led me out of the lounge into the bedroom. “Look Amanda, if you don’t want to do this it is fine” I said but she was. She values her privacy, and I want to honor that. If there’s something she thinks I need to know, she’ll tell me.”“She’s not upset with you or anything.”I nodded, “I understand, but if she wants me involved in her life, or Nathaniel’s life, in any way, she’ll ask. Just let it be, please.”“Sure. How is business, besides Dante?”“Firing on all cylinders. Adjusting to running a much bigger company is a real challenge, but I’m bringing in the right people to help. You?”“I need to hire a few field.