"She stepped closer, took the bottle from my hand and set it down on the end table next to the chair. Then she plopped herself down on my knees and wi...gled delightfully until she was comfortably snuggled up against me. I put my arms around her and sighed loudly."So what did happen between you and Izzy?" she asked at last.I explained to her what had happened, what we'd said, what Izzy had done and how I'd responded ... how she'd ended up across my knee and about my sudden chilling. After a relaxing meal, I headed for the hotel lounge. I had just seated myself at a table, when three young women sat down in a nearby booth. I could see black streaks on one woman’s cheeks from the tears that had destroyed her mascara and eyeliner. I don’t think they noticed me sitting within hearing distance of their booth. Not noticing me was somewhat unusual; since the four of us were the only customers in the lounge. Considering what they discussed, I thought they would want privacy; or. I?m sorry, I?m all yours, youhave nothing to worry about," I try and explain to my girlfriend. Totry and allay these feelings I give her a long kiss right there, notcaring who may see us. Luckily it went unnoticed by those around us.Unfortunately, it did not go unnoticed by a returning Katie.?Geez you two. Even here in the store? Knock it off before we givesome soccer mom a fit," Jenny and I giggle as we let go of each other,except we do keep holding hands as we continue to shop. I do. It’s one of the few advantages I’ve got, and I intend to make the most of it. By the way, Captain, what did you think of my new planes. Totally new design and concepts, including the weapons. I like inventing because it’s fun and it keeps me alert.”Grinning, she replies, “The weapons pods deployment process is simply diabolical, I love it. They’re very accurate and very effective. I thought we were all going to die until they shot the place up. Now that’s what I call combat air support. Can we.