Lizzie wanted her well-done so she was the last one to grab some.And now it’s time to introduce you to the rest of the gang.Jake and Joe are part of...the basketball team. They are definitely two of our best players by far and Joe is the one getting older today.Lisa is Joe’s girl. She’s the one everyone calls when having an emotional problem, she’s a mix of therapist, mother and group clown. From day one she was part of the group and even if they broke up someday, she’ll still be.Amy is what. .. " Yes Stephanie?" Don't you agree?" Yes, Stephanie. I'll go and call him now." Good, I'm glad we finally have that out of the way. It's proven to be a good day after all in spite of the rain, hasn't it?"In a state of shock I can only nod mutely as I rise to walk back to my office like a zombie. The desk clock continues its to methodically ticking 3:47:06 P.M... 3:47:07 P.M. but I hardly even notice it. Head in hands, I stare at the blotter on my desk, dazed, wondering what has happened. My. It took my heavy world strength to pry Holly off me. Her eyes had that distant look of need and passion.I pressed my hands firmly against her face, getting her attention with an added kiss. "We are leaving these three horses here. If the bridge falls you and your guards will immediately leave to warn Lady Derwen. Kill the horses getting there if necessary."Holly shook her head like a rebellious teenager. I looked the temple guards in the eyes, firmly commanding them with my stare. Both warriors. ”“Okay, but how much is it?”I had been hoping to avoid that, but it was a legitimate question. “Four million.” I had discussed this with my wife of course, especially considering she was the trustee for the Buckman Foundation and would be writing the check.Tessa’s and Tusker’s eyes snapped wide open! “Four million? Dollars? You can’t ... I mean ... Are you kidding me?” gabbled my friend.“Tusker, I can’t take it with me. Maybe someday something that professor figures out can save me, right?.