As he walked past Mark back to his car he shook his head in disgust. Mark went to mouth off again but Jodie held her hand up signalling him to stop.Wh...n they went into the clubroom most of the gang were there and the party was in full swing. Mark led Jodie toward Kazz and placed her hand in his“Happy birthday boss”“Greetings brother, thank you for coming pretty lady” Kazz replied with a mild Irish accent”A couple of the boys dragged Mark off across the clubhouse to where a wet t-shirt contest. There were several people absent who Dave thought might have been there, but a quiet question revealed most were still pretty beat up or in the hospital. It had been a very near thing in the office when the World Trade Center went down, and it was just luck that no one in the office had been killed.Ronna Goldberg was there, looking shaken and white; the two of them shared a hug and condolences over their mutual losses. With Ronna present, Dave suspected the real reason they'd been invited was. To maine usse puchha k kya vo meri dost banegi?? To vo sharma gayi vo mana kr diya aur boli “Mere liye problem ho jayegi ” aur jaldi se kaam khatam krke chali gayi.Fir 2-3 din k baad maine fir usse puchha aur usse reason bhi puchha to usne fir wahi bola. Par is bar vo ye bhi boli k uske sath pehle bhi ye ho chuka hai to main chaunk gaya par maine socha k main akela hi thodi ho skta hun jiski nazar uspe ho skti hai. To maine usse puchha k “Pehle bhi ho chuka hai matlab??”To vo boli “Maine ek. I think you'll like it. ANGIE, come in now!"Mom was a little surprised that Angie was with me, but Dad had a knowing grin on his face that was completely washed off when he saw Angie and Ray. Mom had not seen Ray yet as she was still looking at me. I motioned Angie over and she put Ray in Mom's lap. Mom went white and then started crying. She picked Ray up and her face radiated such joy I thanked God for giving him to me. Dad reached over and stroked Ray's face. Ray just cooed and smiled."Mom,.