Some of the family enclaves had added a second or even a third guard at their doorways. He surmised that the feeling on the street was that circumstan...es would get worse before they got better.At the entrance to Family Khan, Benni approached slowly with his preferred tab in clear view. A quick glance at Doyan showed that she had a vendor tab like he used to have before his last business deal. The guards spoke to someone on the other side of the door and they waited a moment. A family member. “Yes, I believe you are correct, my dear. Additionally, it will allow Owen and Grace to have their first look at the O’Connell Realm,” Uncle Aengus agreed.“All of you go on ahead, we’ll bring the bride and groom as soon as they are ready,” Margie told those present who quickly disappeared leaving only Margie, Robert, Joe, Owen, and me standing in the music room.“Would you like to change again?” Margie asked.“No, I don’t think so,” Owen told her, as he gripped my hand.“I believes dat I be goin. I was actually hoping she would say she wouldn't do it but since she called me a pussy I had to do it. Right after dinner Andrea picked up the phone . When I looked at her she said go take a shower while Janet and I work out the details of your castration. I almost chickened out but I went to the bathroom to shower and when I returned Andrea was off the phone. Andrea said Janet will be over Friday to inspect your balls so she can get everything she will need to chop them off. I said did you. Here..." his voice trailed off wistfully."Well, think about it. I think it would be good for you to get back into it. You won't make many friends sitting at home watching TV with your old Mom!" I will, Mom. And you're not old!" Thanks, sweetie." She kissed him on the forehead, grateful for the compliment.The next day at work Debra was thinking about Craig's situation. She wanted to do something to help him but wasn't sure what that could be. Then an idea hit her–maybe if the football coach made.