Nick was only too happy to be going home, where he figured to have me all to himself, or so he thought!The flight was boring. I slept most of the way,...so I wasn't that tired when we finally got settled back in our own digs.Nick's previous sarcasm was gone and so was his new found bravado, as he realized how pathetic a drunk can be to the sober.He cozied up to me and tried the grateful son routine, but I let him have it, calmly, not animated or loud, telling him that he had no business. I am not saying no at all; I give my blessing if that is what you want. You can leave for Greg; if I need or want you while you are gone I will call and ask f or a date.” “Dan, Baby, I am not leaving you. I refuse to accept that.” Dan came to her and kissed his wife tenderly. “It’s really all right; just tell me when and how long.” “Okay, next week, how about just for a week?” “You can have two, take two weeks.” “I’ll make love to you every day to make sure you are satisfied in every way before. Once they were both settled, he asked, “You okay? Comfortable?” “As much as I can be. Thank you, Zach. I really do appreciate it.” “Happy to.” The drive wasn’t long – only a few blocks away. Once at the house, Zach took Marie’s keys and the basket, unlocking the door in advance so she wouldn’t have to stand out in the heat. Marie sighed as she stepped into the air conditioning. “Oh, that feels so good.” She stepped over to a couch and leaned against it. “I have to warn you, since you’re going. “Four of them at least ... three Sidhe and a human,” she finally said.“Hopefully the ones we’re expecting,” Morgana replied.It took several minutes for the Sidhe to make an appearance as their party approached on foot as well as scouting and probing the area around our encampment. Finally though they approached from the area that we’d made possible by the use of wards across a clearing Arch had set up as a killing zone if necessary.“Greetings, Mages,” came the voice of Mage William.“Greetings.