We are still recovering a bit after losing so many members on Darling Downs, but Alexis' little gift to the company had a huge effect. A large version...of the flag flies at our headquarters pod, but its been modified. Admiral Himmel and General Montgomery found some historical record of "battle stars" where a unit that had fought in a significant battle was allowed to add a star and the name of the battle to their flag. We have two on ours. They are for the initial defense of Wadi, and then the. Now as dawn broke, with heart pounding she felt the strong arms of acaptor release her neck chain, and raise her from the bed. Terror anda certain thrill surged through her bones. Although she was used, ofcourse, like all American girls, to appearing in public in ratherrevealing bikini swimsuits, she had never stood before a man in herunderwear. The farthest she had gone was to let her boyfriendunbutton her blouse and caress the smooth fabric of her bra.But she did not feel embarrassed -- just. Following humiliating orders given by an older woman. How embarrassed would he be to have someone see him with a vibe buzzing deep in his intestines, my handprints glowing red on his skin from taking a spanking. He groans and tells his mistress that it would be awful. I lean down close to him. I lightly touch his strong back. I whisper softly in his ear to open his eyes and look up.Standing there beside me, holding a video camera is his girlfriend's mother. We all live in the same neighborhood.. "I didn't see either of them do a thing. But suddenly music was playing. And not the loud rock I'm used to hearing, but music that was appropriately romantic without being sickeningly sweet. Our sons were taking the lead. With a single look into Mary Ann's eyes, I could tell that she was as thrilled as I was."So, Mom ... and Mary Ann," Robert began, "we're really glad you guys agreed to spend the evening with us." Andy nodded. "We hope you liked dinner." Mary Ann and I smiled and nodded."Now,".