That Friday the mood in our little office was so different than the week before whilst we were putting the finishing touches to the new bid. Around lu...chtime I was called into see Mr. Thomas. This was a rare but not unknown event and I assumed he was checking on where we were.When I arrived I was greeted politely by Mrs. Gifford and ushered straight in, which for me was unknown. Mr Thomas and his son were in conversation and stopped immediately they noticed me. William Thomas looked a jovial. Judge Manning gestured for Allyson to continue."Well, that was like pulling teeth," she grumbled. "So, Mr. Dusker, the title you claim is fraudulent, isn't that correct?" I have an honorary doctorate from Walsh University in New York," he answered in a tight voice."Oh, isn't that nice," Allyson said. "How many box tops did that take?" Your Honor!" Quinn said, jumping to his feet."I withdraw that question," Allyson said sweetly. "Is your honorary doctorate in forensic science?" No," Dusker. Kerry is only 5'6'' but I could see, with that comment she was physically growing; she glanced at me and gave me a very mischievous smile. Once inside we were introduced to a few of the guests and then left to mingle.After going to the kitchen to get us a refill, I returned to find Kerry was engaged in deep conversation with the couple we had seen from our window earlier, as I approached, and for the first time I realized that because the side slit on her dress went right up to her waist band. All four of them seemed fascinated with everything I showed them. Jonathan added to the strangeness by pulling a small silver colored object out of his pack and pointing it all around. His female companions would strike some sort of pose and smile anytime he pointed the little box at them. I knew the man was touched in the head when he pointed it at me and said, "Say Cheese!"It took an inordinate amount of time to unhitch and unhook my freight train working with my new acquaintances. I swear.