I told him to come ahead. We would make supper when they got here as I had steaks and beer for all. He said great and hung up. I sat there for I didn'... know how long, holding the cell in my hand. Tran came in and kissed me on the forehead and said lunch was ready if I was interested. I followed her to the kitchen and was greeted by two crying girls and Sandra, who had a shocked and puzzled look on her face as she watched them sob. I couldn't figure out what was going on until I saw what was on. " Me either," her sister agreed."I guess I don't feel the block, either," Art admitted. "But Colonel Matthews commands a damn spaceship, and that group he was with chewed up those mercenaries in just a few minutes, for crying out loud. If he says the blocks took, I'm inclined to believe him. And if we're fairly close to each other and he looks me in the eyes, I do know when he's telling the truth. I can feel it."I'm just feeling ... I don't know, maybe like I'm not in charge of my destiny any. We'd walked back up to the house, and after a block she'd hooked onto my arm, squeezed a little, didn't say anything, thank God. Turned towards me as I closed the door, hugged me, little kiss on the lips.'Give me five minutes to pretty up?''Long as you tell me what refreshments you take at half time.' I can do cool as well. She gave me another peck.'Fruit juice, water, coke, whatever. I'm not thinking that far ahead right now.' That was the second lie she told me.When I took the tray in she'd. "Yes my Cristina -Crissie, you do belong to me and I will always be there for you."CHAPTER 6"Wow! It's much bigger that I thought," I said to Pat as we finished theguided tour of the apartment. "Three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, avast sitting dining area, a very well-equipped kitchen, a laundry room,even a maid's room with its own WC- shower facility. Did I forgetsomething?" I said in an admiring voice." No, that's about it," Pat answered but immediately added, "Youshouldn't forget the.