It had been a long flight and I was looking forward to collapsing into bed in a house, which I owned but had never seen. I was looking forward to expl...ring my new home and my new hometown. I was looking forward to a new start. No ties, no encumberments… just me. I had forged a reputation in the last 8 years as a loner. I was good at it… I enjoyed it. Having never been a social animal it was no stretch for me to carry my loner attitude into my work. In my line of work it was an asset. I had. I need to bring a woman to your house and have her stay in my suite. I don't think she's in danger, but I don't want to take any chances. She'll be safe up there. Is that all right with you?" Yes, of course. I assume you can't tell me much more?" I can't and I don't want to. Just be sure she's taken care of when we arrive. She's had a bad shock and may need some people around her to help her recover. She's a good person, Dad. You don't have to worry about that." Okay, Rick. I trust you. I'll. .."Hey - open our eyes! I want to see what you're doing...hey that feltweird. What happened?"Hee hee, wow. That's better."What - oh wow! What did you do? My face looks like yours, without anytrace of me! How did you do that?"It's OUR face now darling, and all I did was concentrate on it, andthat I wanted to look like me again..."So now we're stuck like this?"No, I don't think so - I think we can look like whatever we...want.See?"Hey, it's me!"You want to try? Pick another body part."Okay -. Honeysuckle?" I asked, giving her what I've been told is my most charming smile."You took long enough," she sniffed."And young man, my name is Rose—Rose Honeysuckle" she said, softening slightly. "You know... like the old song, "Honeysuckle Rose."She sings a few bars off key... !I didn't know the song. What is this, some kind of operetta? I thought. But, I'm on a roll here; so, I decided to cut right to the chase."Mrs. Honeysuckle," I asked, "Is it true you have a flower that talks?" I asked,.