That was kinda weird, but I didn't mind.The gown was funny, 'cause it tied in the back. I felt like my butt was sticking out, especially after Jennife... told me to take off my panties, too. I felt kind of naked, so I didn't mind at all when she told me to climb into bed, even though, like I said, it was only just past eight. I was glad I had the room to myself; there was another bed but no one was in it to see me.At about nine, right after Alley ended, Jennifer came by to take my. "Private Cooper here, I will check it out as soon as it gets near my location," replied Jasmine into her com unit.Anita watched as the truck drove up to the shuttles and stopped twenty feet away, and several soldiers stepped out from behind cover. One marine walked towards the truck as it came to a stop, clutched in her tiny hands was a heavy laser carbine that she pointed at the shot up pickup.Mike stopped the truck, and climbed out and walked towards the two soldiers with his hands well away. After all, we slept together and it would seem to be the respectful and gentlemanly thing to do. I don’t want you to think that I think of you as just a one night stand.’ ‘I accept your offer. I can’t seem to find my money. I’ll pay you back when I find it.’ ‘You’re covered for breakfast. This way looks productive.’ He touched the small of her back and directed them both toward the sign over the coffee shop door. ‘When you said that you didn’t think of me as a one night stand, I knew you were. “There he is,” Mom whispered, nudging my arm.I turned in the direction my mother motioned and smiled at the older man, his hair gray, leering at one of the waitresses. The caterer had brought a group of young men and women to serve the guests food and drink, all in sober, black pants and long-sleeved, button-down shirts. I smiled and guided my mother towards Lyle Coburn.Just the man I was here to see.On the way, I noticed another of the guests. Mrs. Umayyah looked delicious in the silver party.