He even gets mad at me sometimes for being pregnant. He always asks me how long it will be till I look good again."Jason scowled, "Sometimes Dave can ...e such an asshole! He doesn't know what a good thing he has with you." Thank's," Rachael smiled. "When I have this baby and get skinny again everything will be back to normal." Well, I think your beautiful now," Jason told her. "No matter what Dave says." You mean it?" Rachael asked. "You honestly think I still look pretty?" Maybe even more. " So, what do they think of their visit?" said Maeve.Doug and Virginia laughed, before Virginia said, "Darren is very glad he came. He has enjoyed every minute of it. Being here has given him some ideas for stories to run featuring your preparation to move to the Celia system. He was really excited to have a front seat to the Alliance of Worlds arrival, but to him, today's events put a cloud over things. He wants us back next week, unless we can sort out how to anchor our evening program from. ’ Instead he reached out and grabbed her hand. While holding her hand he said a small prayer, not really because he thought God would answer the prayers of sinners like them, but more because it was a habit of what he always did, and deep down inside he knew it was something his mother long ago did, and would probably appreciate him doing now. After he finished the prayer, he just sat there holding her hand, and staring at her as she slept peacefully on. He couldn’t help but wonder how both of. He returned a few moments later, explaining he'd wanted to make sure he'd brought an envelope that he needed to post later.After a lovely dinner, we girls helped Bridget clear the table and stack the dishes in the dishwasher. Just as we were finishing, the men entered, announcing we'd better leave soon if we wanted to see the house before dark.As it was only a short distance, we walked. It was a wonderfully upscale neighborhood with large beautiful homes situated on large lots, well-groomed.