I must return to the tribe I left years ago. Perhaps, one day, our paths will cross again, but until then, know that you are all my friends, dear frie...ds, and I will again seek you out.’ ‘I will accompany you,’ Shanara said, desperation in her voice. Hammer was half-turned to leave, and her words stopped him. He turned his head slowly to her, a mist in his crystal eyes, and smiled solemnly. ‘My people would not accept you.’ His voice was soft, but the words hit the woman as solidly as a slap. At least on that first morning. I went for the scrambled eggs with cheese and grits. I avoided the meats on the first visit. If the eggs proved to be alright, I would try the other items later.The eggs were actually pretty good. They were a little greasy, but things tended to be that ways in small diners. The prices were reasonable and there was even a breakfast special. Their claim to fame had to be the morning biscuits. The biscuit that came with breakfast was huge. The thing was five or six. Aren'tyou excited?" Of course, I mean it's something we've never thought of, let aloneactually done. I want to make you happy, so I will give it my all. Justdon't expect too much. I doubt I will make much of a femininecreature."Jeff had said that more to calm his own fears than because he felt itwas true. He knew that he wasn't overly masculine and was reallyworried how he might appear in a woman's costume. The last thing hewanted was for Sara to see him as more feminine than masculine. Hewould. Someone to... Erm... Be in charge of things. Some to organise me... Someone to... Tell me what to do... " That last part rang a little bell of recognition for me. I'd seen it countless times before. Some people get a little shy when they're asking for what they really want, but if you can read between the lines then you can save a great deal of time. Michael, it seemed, with his well paid job, his luxury car, and his long standing wife, had the need to be submissive. It's a cliché that business.