“But it should be you,” Selina insisted in a trembling voice.“Oh, I’m positive that the ability went to the perfect person for the job,” Jef... said with a grin just as Diana added her agreement.“Jeff can already do so many things that the rest of us cannot. This would have swelled his head wayyy too much,” Diana said while teasing her husband.“So, how does it work?” Morales asked Jeff.“Don’t ask me,” the Prime returned. “I have no idea. I don’t think that controller or whatever it is back there. Their pleasure was apparent. ‘That is what I’d call a proper introduction!’ Maria laughed. Andrews was captivated by the two women. He never let his gaze leave them. Emerson judged him to be a bit of a ladies’ man. Andrews shook hands with the girls and began asking questions. It wasn’t long before he knew they were both single and from Morgantown. Emerson waited while the lieutenant made small talk with the women. Finally, he interrupted, ‘I am sure you are a busy man, Lieutenant. Could we. AndI'd like to talk about Harry Wolchuk too."She gave a visible start but recovered. "I haven't seen Jim Collins forat least a year. I heard he left the city in a hurry, and I don't wantto talk about Harry Wolchuk." Can I come in?" I asked. "Please. I need to speak to you aboutsomething personal. And maybe I can help you."She looked at me suspiciously, but after a few seconds she nodded."Sorry the place is a mess." She had that right. The studio apartmentwas untidy and dirty, and apart from a. Heather approached the elevator and reached out for the “Up” button. As she did, she felt Jared nudge her on the shoulder.“Hey, it’s still early,” Jared commented. “You want to go get a drink somewhere?”Heather had heard the magic word—drink. She needed one, badly.“After all, it’s our last night in San Diego,” Jared continued. “We really shouldn’t let those two throw a wet blanket over the entire trip.”Heather laughed. “You don’t need to encourage me. After wanting to pound my head on the floor.