But wow. Maybe can we put it off, just for a bit? I need some time to settle down.”“Sure, sure. I love you.”“I know! I love you back ... Uh, I...have to blow my nose again, one more time. Hang on...”A few moments later. “Right! Mark, there’s a few things you should know about. First of all, the three-way mind link you and Toshi and Frida are able to form, we tried to duplicate your ability last night. We must have tried over a hundred different three-way combinations, including lots of. Amy and Ryan again held off Courtney and Evan for second place.Thursday afternoon began the men's competition with the short program, and Tom had no challengers. Same went that evening with Brett and Andrea in the pairs' long program, as they easily won the national championship.The drama started Friday afternoon, with the ladies' short program.Since raising her technical level four years before, Liz Cushman had practically been unchallenged, up until her loss to Allison Bowman a month before. She even pointed out some neighboring brownstones that were for sale at a good price."Once an agent, always an agent, right, Dawn?" she asked laughingly."Oh dear, I'm sorry," she said blushing. "It's just that this is what I've done all my life." That's okay, dear. I understand. I can get that way myself from time to time." Oh! There's my place!" Dawn suddenly said. Elaina had seen it, of course, but had to wait for Dawn to point it out. They were just passing the perfect parking spot ... on. I slid down the side of the wall and sat ,we would have to wait this out,it became hotter by the minuite.I introduced mysel to the two men,atleast i wasnt alone,they seemed very friendly,the lighting returned suddenly and i breathed a sigh of relief,we would be moving soon...but nothing no motor sounded up .I think we would have to wait this one out.I put my head up looking to the small ceiling ,i was getting hotter and started to undo my first few buttond and the men removed their suit.