I reached down, and grasped the hilt.It felt like an electric charge going through me. I also felt a connection go between me and the sword. Finally i... was over, and I was released. I gasped in realization of what I had done! I had bonded with this sword!I actually felt the sword's smugness over the bonding. I also earned the wrath of Vostich. He appeared almost as soon as I had touched the hilt. What followed was a tirade of unheard of proportions.He finally ran down, and sighed."Well, it. “Merry Christmas,” I replied as I walked to the Detectives’ Squad Room. When I arrived, I found Liu talking with his other detective buddies. “I hope I’m not interrupting anything,” I said with subtle innocence. “Not at all, “Liu said as he kissed me. He excused himself, took me by the arm and led me out of the room. “I thought I told you not to go out alone. At least not until we catch this guy,” he said with concern. “I’m not afraid of him, besides its Christmas Eve. I don’t think he’ll. ..just give me time to get used to the idea, okay?"Mandy props herself up on one elbow and says, "Ooooh I just love keeping secrets. I for one don't plan to tell anyone. At least not yet, after all we have plenty of time to come up with a plan that will fool everyone."He winks at Mandy and asks, "I'm going to go watch the evening news and let you get ready for bed."Mandy stands up, kisses her Dad and says, "Thanks for the massage Daddy. I think I'll take a shower, and then go to bed."He settles. .." She looked at me coyly, a hint of heat and more than a little excitement in those wonderful eyes of hers. "Well, maybe some games, but fun games? I even have toys!" she teased.I smiled back at her and kissed her forehead. Then I leaned down and kissed her mouth softly, once and then again. "I'd love to," I replied. "And it works both ways, you know." She looked at me questioningly. "Anything you want, anything you need, anything at all .. you only have to ask me, show me, and I'll.