A door opened and a ramp extended. It was dark enough outside now that the people inside the shield could see flashes of fire coming from the barrels ...f weapons the Marines were firing toward them. The crowd panicked and attempted to find shelter from the hostile fire. Many ran toward Glorious, others dropped to the ground and yet others just stood stupidly in their fear. If not for the shield many would have been killed or injured. To their consternation and relief, however, there were other. "What a great place you have here," Cynara said to keep the conversation flowing."Yes, thank you."Jane seemed a little nervous, and Cynara was done with the polite tactics."Okay Jane," she said, moving to sit next to the girl on the couch. Tucking her leg up and under her so she could face her easily, "What's the real reason you invited me over?"Jane seemed surprised by the question, "Just for some company." Really?" Cynara asked incredulously, not sure what she expected Jane to have. ” Evan smiled into her face. “All I have to do is say it?” “That’s all you have to do.” “Then, right now, I think I’d like to pour you a glass of wine while you change,” he said gently. “When you return, we’ll drink our wine and make our plans.” He leaned forward and kissed her lips lightly. “Will that be all right?” “As you wish, my dear,” she said. She backed out of his arms and grabbed her small bag, heading for the bedroom. “I just hope we’ll leave some time for impulse,” she said, twirling. He started asking her questions. “I see that you have a healthy appetite – how do you keep such a slim figure?” Ashley turned completely red then stammered out, “Sorry, sometimes I eat like a truck driver. I can’t afford food this good, and I guess I just got carried away.” “I’m really sorry to embarrass you,” Trevor replied with obvious discomfort in his voice, “I’m just glad that you’re enjoying yourself.” “I am,” Ashley smiled, placing her hand over Trevor’s and squeezing it for a few.