"I've never been invited like this, especially by anyone I've... admired... so many times from afar. Neither your age nor mine entered into the decisi...n to take you up on your invitation. If you were my mother, you would have been a young bride and I wouldn't be here." I said hoping to build her confidence and allay any fears she might have at being "too old".She turned and took a bottle of wine from the counter and held it out like a maitre'd."Shiraz?" Fine." I nodded.She poured two glasses. Now, I'm still 5'8" (surprising huh?) not solid muscle, but I still have an athletic build, most of my hair and all my teeth so what's not to love?Work kept me from getting close enough to her to say hello for several days, but I was confident it was going to happen. Our eyes met a few times but beyond seeing they were an off shade of blue, I couldn't tell much of anything else.Eventually I was placed on her packing line as a parts supplier which forced us together whenever she needed packing. . where are you?" asked Hannah softly"It's the boys day for little league. My company sponsors their league. Remember?" asked David with an accusatory voice."Oh yeah ... I forgot. I uh ... I ... uh ... when are you coming home? Are you coming home for dinner?" asked Hannah softly."Don't you have somewhere else you need to be? Why aren't you asking Regina about your plans for the evening? She seems to have more influence over your actions than anyone else you personally know ever did," said. I have no one with your language skills, your knowledge of the region, and, most importantly, your connection to Isidora. In addition, your record demonstrates that you're an exceptionally brave and resourceful young man. You're the perfect candidate for the job."Trent was teetering and Marks sensed it. He pressed on."Trent, I'm getting old. I've been around a lot longer than you, and I've learned a few things about people, mostly the hard way. Let me share a little of my hard-won knowledge..