She managed to sob out a "Thank you, everyone!"She pulled Stan to her and buried her face against his chest. Stan said, "I think she likes it, folks. ...hanks, thanks very much." His own throat felt like there was something blocking it. The figurine was truly stunning, their co-workers and friends had gone to considerable trouble and expense to find something like that for her.Bob said, "While Denise is recovering herself, let's do the honours for Stan, then." Stan joined us just under twenty. I’ve got to do what I did with you.”“What’s that? What did you do with me?” I was fascinated but not sure what she was saying.“I took the bull by the horns. I wanted you and I made it happen. I’ve never done anything like that before. I mean I did sneak out and do things my parents didn’t know about but never anything quite so brazen.”“I’m glad you did because I wanted to meet you and get to know you. I was definitely attracted, but I’m not always able to take the bull by the horns like you. Again there was the strange shifting feeling, though less this time, and the odor was gone. The temperature was normal again.“Demie?” I hissed into the living room. It was unlikely that she was here, but she would know what to do about this better than me.I waited. Nothing.Sighing, I went back into the lab. There was another slightly open door near the corner opposite the cauldron, so I went there.“Hello... ?” I said as I opened it wide.There was a gasp and I saw a young woman with raven dark. .. You've been so kind to help me set all of this up without asking for the details of the purpose, but... in the interest of a true cloak-and-dagger operation, could you just call me Laura for the next week?" Wow! Sure, an honor, Laura." Ha! You use the word honor the way I use the word. Not too many people in the U.S. pay attention to the true meaning of the concept. And to answer your question, I think I'll be ready for sleep after we get there. I owe you a lot of explanations though. If you.