The four of us dropped our blankets and ran down to the lake, where Brad and I tried to teach Lindsey and Missy how to skip stones on the water. Their...efforts were pitiful, and we all ended up falling on the frozen sand, laughing until our sides ached. As we were lying there catching our breath, Missy just naturally rolled against me, and I wrapped my arm around her shoulder and pulled her closer.We all got up and headed back to our meager fire. It had burned down to mere embers, giving us a. He wishes to talk to you. May I send him over?"(a pause of a few seconds)"Yes, I believe him! The situation is too fantastic not to believe him!" Admiral, we can move to the White House directly. My people can transport us the same way we will use to move your people." Madam President, he says that he can transport directly to your office from here. We will be there momentarily." Esther, transport the admiral and me to the White House Oval Office, please." Good day, Madam President. I am George. "Jack, when can you come in? David is on stand-by." What time is it? Geez, I really slept in, didn't I." The clock showed a quarter to ten. "I'll phone into work and see you at twelve. We can continue after lunch if needs be." Noon is fine, I'll phone David, Bye." Bye"I phoned my P.A. and explained I would be out of the office for the rest of the day, breakfasted lightly, and having performed the usual morning chores, copied the security tapes for Friday and Sunday nights...On arrival, I was. Todd!” said the Maitre’ D that greeted them warmly at the front door. “So good to see you again!”“Good evening, Giovanni. And I told you not to call me ‘Mr!’” Todd said playfully.“Ahhh, I know, I know. Old habits of an old man, what can I say? Your usual table, I presume?” said the well dressed, gray haired man.“Yes, please. And bring the usual wine for me and my date here, Emma,” Todd said.Giovanni took Emma’s hand and kissed it very formally.“Welcome, Miss Emma, to Bella Vista! Please, allow.