They needed a way to get home after we were done.We had finally agreed to let one of his ships accompany us, sort of as neutral observers for the warg...mes. He vetoed sending one of his faster warships, as he didn’t really trust us to not take it with us when we were done. That was fine with us. Whatever he wanted to send, as long as it could keep up with the transports. And as long as they didn’t mind us putting thirty or so Marines onboard to ensure that nobody tried to warn Prince Alfred. I took a deep breath. I hadn't been specific about the embezzlement, only that when Penny rejected Cole, he took revenge on her and me."Can I ask you a couple questions first?" I asked. It was Nakamoto's turn to take a breath. He nodded."Who was the woman shot at the back door, and is she alive?" She's alive, critical but stable. She's a secretary for a local corporation, and seems to have no record, but also seems to be living pretty high on the hog for a secretary. We're looking into the. "It's bad enough how much they cover up UFO stuff..."Melinda turned her head to one side and rolled her eyes."All right, all right!" Heather said crossly. "Fine. I won't tell him. Anything to stop you from going on about UFO conspiracies."Melinda snickered at this, but could not resist one last parting shot. "Maybe after Jason boinks you, you won't want Brad the Wonder Boy anymore."Jason blushed again at this. Heather glared at her little sister, but did not say a word in retort. She did not. "I'll have you know that you don't have to have curly red hair or big boobs like you to look nice to a guy!" I never said that, Melinda, I..." Jason happens to think I look great. I'll remind you that I'm the one he's boinking, not you!"Heather swallowed. "Melinda, stop it, unless you want Mom to hear that," she said in a shaky voice. "Look, I wasn't going to say any of that, okay? Shit, Melinda, get a grip."Melinda paused and then sighed. "Sorry," she said curtly, turning away. She procured.