”Traders! John felt the cartoon lightbulb go on over his head. Traders go round visiting all the tribes, so a trader can take a message to the invad...r camp. They would probably have to give him an inducement ñ a free pair of moccasins, for example; but that would be worth it to get the message through safely.The threat of an armed fleet somewhere out to sea; that could wait until later, if additional pressure on the invaders was required. It helps to have prepared material to send.John put that. ‘Trying to leave you? I am leaving you! I know you got the divorce papers in the mail. It’s over Mark.’ His whole face changed and I realized too late that that was not the right thing to say at the moment. ‘You think it’s over April?’ I didn’t know what to say but figured sticking to my resolve was my best bet. ‘Yes, it’s over.’ He grabbed the back of my head and kissed the life out of me. While I was in shock over the I love you’s, Mark had managed to get us both stark naked. He ran his hand. You and Theresa have a very special connection. Frankly, I'm honored you have both allowed me in this close."Traci smiled. "Well, we kind of had to let someone in close, but it's hard. I've never had a friend I could trust before Theresa. So I don't know how to act."I just smiled and reached out to Traci. She leaned in to take my hand. As she looked into my eyes I spoke. "Traci, we have a family here. Yes, Sophie needs to relax a bit and forgive you, but we are a family."Traci blushed. "But you. Maybe you might be interested in a little morning fun. What do you say; can Kathy and I interest you in a little playtime?" Sounds good, but it wouldn't be just you two. Juanita, Gio, and Sue would catch on that we were playing and want to join in. Mickey would find out and say it wasn't fair that you guys get nooners while she has to work."Mercy said, "Kathy and Juanita have to be at school this morning, and Gio is going to be visiting with her dad. Kathy is doing geography and Juanita is.