We did not know him or his family very well so we decided to join them. We all hit it off. I knew early on that we would become close friends. My wife...and I began going to their house on the weekends and staying the night in the guest bedroom. We became like part of the family. The girls all adored my wife and I, and we loved spending time with them. One night we were all lounging in the family living room watching a movie. The youngest daughter, Annie, came over and lay with me on the couch. For us. We really appreciate it."Sara smiled. "Anything for my grandbaby. You two go enjoying your time alone now."Jake and Lucinda checked into a luxurious hotel in downtown Vegas. They would spend the rest of the weekend there being with one another. Once up in their room, Lucinda opened up the blinds and stared out the window. She smiled looking down at the city bright lights and all the people.Jake walked to her and put his arms around her softly kissing her neck. "Mmm I love your touch,". Maren, Rayven and Gyges all went for a swim in the refreshing blue waters.Senator Triton asked, “What brought you to Neptune today? Aren’t you getting married in a week?”Mark explained, “Yes I am, but I’m trying to eventually visit all the federated planets. I’m sure you’ve heard that we just added another planet to the Federation and Neptune just happened to be between Athos and Earth.”Senator Juliardi seemed upset, “So you won’t be staying long then?”“We are only staying for two days on this. I told them I was attending a state dinner for the French President this weekend, but my schedule would be open after that. I only have a couple months left of school for the semester. I could hear the woman’s surprise over the phone. Their new model is dining with the President of the United States! ‘I know it’s all because of Steve and Gwen and all the amazing stuff they’ve been doing, but it still feels pretty good. I’m just glad Steve saw Gwen with her nose in a book that day at the mall..