It will be better being with you, my love."I told him.His demeanor melted when I called him 'my love' and I knew he wouldaccede to my request. But I w...sn't going to push the matter with him. Icared too much for him to actually stress and already touchy situationwith him. Nor would I ever make the demands of him to do so. It was hislife to do as he saw fit and I just wanted to be there to share it withhim, in the up and downs that it might bring. I wanted to share it as hispartner as well as his. The following morning we ported into Falls Church, Virginia and began our so far fruitless investigation. We felt at least we were close to a resolution, though again we were forced to use a time mirror and it was at this stage we got our first clue as to who was behind the goings on with the suspected terrorists.“That’s Mage Edward, the Coalition Assassin Prime, along with Mage Constable,” I said as we watched the silent images moving on the silvered surface.“This is serious, John. Mage. "Donna giggled.I moved toward him again, this time raising my left hand as I had my right last time.When my hand came within range, Jorge swatted at it, but I moved it just enough for his swat to miss while I continued to move closer to him. His other hand swatted, again just missing. Then he launched a rapid kick at my belly from my open left side. He'd had that planned even before his first swat; he'd just been waiting for me to get closer and hopefully be distracted by his swatting attempts.. . it would take some setting up, but it might work. Anyway, Beth, we'll think on it. You're saying you'd be interested in coming back on a casual basis for the sailing later, and perhaps as a volunteer in the office?" I need to take things easy for a while and not take any chances, I just don't want to lose touch completely. I was so grateful for the job when it was offered, but now..." Oh, I quite understand! And I respect your decision, too; I think you're quite right and it's good it's.