The problem was — for some unknown reason — I kinda doubted that it had anything to do with last night’s curry, because he didn’t head to the ...arzi. He’d launched himself across the bar in my general direction. At that stage of the game Bernie’s unnecessary bulk didn’t do him any favours. Like those big heavy American cars with their sloppy suspension, Bernie didn’t have very much of a chance of changing direction, without a resultant pile up. I’d slid off the stool and taken a couple of paces. “That is very nice Elizabeth”, he said as he settled down to enjoy an array of toasted articles topped with an egg dish. She beamed for such a comment had been very rare, especially after the relationship with Rick had ended. “If you would like to sit on the lounge Omo”, she said. “I’ll just clear these dishes”. In was only a couple of minutes before she settled herself next to him; the questions going through his mind were ‘when do I start the seduction or do I leave it to her?’ It was her. Come, rise. Now, come with me.”“But...”“It’s simple. Your dress can’t get dirty. I don’t care about the sheets. They’ll wash. Here. Now, you look delightful. Drink up.”“You didn’t bring your glass.”“I’ll share yours. Don’t worry about germs; I’ll not touch my lips to the glass. Now lie back.”“Brrr.”“Mmmm. Delicious. Mmmm. Soft. Mmmm. Here’s a drop which escaped me. Mmm. And here. Mmmmm.”“That tickles, and none of the brandy went there.”“No. The well is in the middle of a hillock, even on your. "I laugh, then snap my fingers as I get a new idea and ask James, "James tell me, do we have access to satellite communications?"James turns in his chair and answers, "Of course we do Jennifer, why are you wondering?"I rush over beside James, grab a chair, sit down and answer, "Thom reminded me of Stacy's satellite and I'm betting I can hack into it and we can use it."Thom again says, "Jennifer what good will that do? I told you that they can't find Ben with her satellite."I laugh and answer,.