"Thank you for coming at such shortnotice. I'm sure you're aware of the unfortunate incident that tookplace yesterday." Yes, I am now," Janet said, ca...ting a stern glance at Ellie."It has left me in an unenviable position of trying to sort this out,"the principal said. "Obviously, transphobia cannot be tolerated in thiscollege, nor can any other kind of bigotry. But at the same time, Idon't want to have to expel someone who's only been at the college fortwo days. This is why I've decided to. . the radio. I was checking the weather radio," I lied.Bree shrugged and then took her drink and downed about half of it. She put the glass in one of the drink holders in the passenger area of the boat and then climbed on to the back deck of the boat to lie out. I did the same thing and lay down next to her."I am having so much fun today," said Bree. "Thank you for bringing me out on your boat." It really isn't my boat, it is Grace's boat," I corrected.Bree giggled and swatted at me playfully.. After taking her through some of the car's features, Nathan conducted thegirls into the office for Emma to sign the registration, ownership andinsurance papers. Emma seemed in a daze.Someone brought three glasses of champagne and they all sipped their drinksas Emma filled in the papers.The rain had stopped and the sun came out."Excellent!" said Nathan, "you'll be able to keep the top down. Don't worry,it'll be warm enough," he said, adding: "Climate control," by way ofexplanation.The big glass. Again, he refused to divulge how HE had learned. He took Al as often as possible, out to the Kelly farm, and used the range the girls had built for them. All of them marveled at his accuracy, and skills. Only Jerry, and Mike knew how he had developed those skills. Jerry had been an Armorer, and Mike had developed a few of those same skills in his career. He had been in a "Special Weapons" unit a couple of times, with SAR. The surprise had been when Sue had brought out her ,338 La Pua. He had.