I don’t even know if he knows it yet. I just can’t scare her away while I’m trying to help her. He did immerse her in this life way too fast, an... she is going to realize she needs a life raft soon. I want to be that for her.I settle back at the table and finish off my coffee as Jill comes back to the table.___________________“Jill, do you have any questions so far? Before we get into the actual logistics of it all?” Anna asked.“No, no questions so far,” I looked around and realized the café was. He says I'm the most precious thing in the world to him. And I must admit he's lived up to that claim. He always puts me first no matter what the circumstance. Don't get me wrong, Daddy has his faults. He can be a little overbearing and way over protective. He also seems to rationalize logic in lieu of emotion in many cases. Which can be very beneficial in some ways and quite detrimental in others when it comes to interpersonal relationships. Daddy has made a lot of sacrifices to his own. The bag and I went over board just as the ferry started the turn south, making sure to jump far enough not to get fouled in the propellers. In with all of the pointy things was a life preserver I stole when I first got on the boat. It was going to help keep me afloat despite the density of the weapons. While the bag was not exactly buoyant, it did not sink. That was enough to let me drag it behind me as I slowly, so as to not give anyone on the ferry a reason to look back, swam to shore.The sun. " Not good enough, Buster! I want details before I'll agree that you were a gentleman." I'm a man. I was gentle. Do you really want to know more than that?" Ok, not just now. Maybe later. Meanwhile, having sorted out who's picking up the tab, where are we going?" Money no object. What do you fancy?"Sue considered. "Thai food, I think. Not too heavy, but plenty of it."Thai, to both of us, meant The Mango Tree, behind Buckingham Palace. I telephoned, and our luck was in. They'd just put the phone.