A friend took them in for a few weeks, but it wasn’t an arrangement that could last – so Ida swallowed her pride and called Scott. The siblings we...en’t close, Scott was older by 15 years and they had different mothers. Ida’s late mother was married to Scott’s father for only a few years, then he had moved on to another woman. She and Scott had gotten on well enough when she was younger, her brother was kind and good-natured to her, but he had a reputation as a bit of a rogue. By the time she. I’m sorry.”Nunez waved it away. “I was much younger then, and you were already an experienced operator. I’m Colonel Amos Nunez, though I was a brand new Major the last time we saw each other.”“Sunset!” John snapped his fingers. “Your call-sign was Sunset.”Nunez chuckled. “Guess you pass the memory portion of this exam.”John laughed too, as they sat back down. Veronyka moved over to plaster herself against his side until he curled an arm around her. She laid her head on his shoulder, also.“So,”. . . okay . . . of course! Whatever I have is yours, Kevin." Hold on there, mom. You may not be so eager once you find out what I want." I think my tone got her undivided attention."Okay . . . I can see where you're going with this but you should know that I don't have a lot of money. Your father is the real bread winner of this family." Mom, I could care less about money. In fact, what I want won't even cost you a dime." My response seemed to confuse her for a moment as she wrinkled her. I’ll take care of things here for you.”“Thanks Rory. Let’s try to do lunch sometime next month.”I knew that this wouldn’t happen, but not because either of us didn’t want it to, so I said, “Of course, anytime. Have your people call me when you’re available.”“I will,” Mick answered with a hint of sadness in her voice. “Thanks again, Rory. You’re always on my mind and in my heart.”With the call disconnected, I looked at the couple sitting on the sofa across from me and asked, “What do you want to.