I was taking a few days off between assignments, so I thought I'd pop in on my youngest son.He was in the back, but when he heard the bell he came out... grinning."Hey dad, what's up? Before you answer me, I already know. Junior and Mel called me last night. I figured you'd come by. What can I fix you up with?"He was my wild child, covered with tattoos and piercings. He had never been in trouble his whole life. He had inherited his mothers' wicked sense of humor and my sense of right and wrong.He. She is an intimate friend of Ellen, whom I'm sure most of you remember from a few years ago, before she deserted us to return to 'the colonies'. Please make her welcome!"The audience erupted in loud applause, along with some whistles and shouts. I'd like to think this was all for me but I suspect it was more in memory of Ellen, who seemed to have cut a pretty wide swath through southern England during her college years.As the noise subsided I sensed, rather than heard, other people joining us. You’re politically connected to the Prime Minister. We’re just your customers, and are of no import whatsoever.”“It’s just that I deserve respect, particularly from foreigners who have no idea how things are done around here.”“We have a pretty good idea how things are done around here,” Major Brown said.“Major Brown, would you give us a tour?”“I’d love to,” Major Brown said, “Mr. Reddy. I’m sure that you don’t want to walk up to the gate. Why don’t you get in your car and drive up there? We’ll. Since I plan on being here with you again, cut Harold loose for a break downstairs at the bar. The barkeeps a friend of mine and I think she sorta likes the strong, silent type.” She said nothing to me as she smiled and stood, walking to the door and whispered something in Harold's ear.. He blushed again and grinned as he closed the stateroom door, locking it from his side. “ I have been hard on him lately, and he does deserve some downtime from me .. I can be a bitch sometimes...