Now, give me a hug. We'll talk to you later."Charity shook hands again with Pete, and vanished into the windowless van and disappeared."Jenny and Penn..., we better sit and talk." He pointed to the conference room table. "Wait." He went to get Allison. "You need to come with me. We have company." She followed him back."Allison McGee, let me introduce you to Penny and Jenny Malone, Grace's grandnieces. Apparently they live here now." Pete said, deadpan. Allison looked as stunned as the new twins. "Don't...worry. Justrelax and be yourself. It will go smoothly, I promise."My car rolled to a stop in front of Tim's house and I turned off theignition. I wanted to kiss my lover for good luck, but that was out of thequestion. I took a deep breath and stepped out of the car. Tim jogged upthe lawn with a loud "Dad!" and hugged his father. Steve held the cigar inhis hand as he hugged his son. His eyes followed me up the driveway. I wasjelly inside. I'd rather be walking to the post before the. His arms were thick, covered with black hair, but his handshake had been gentle indicating he was conscious of and considerate with his obvious strength. An open necked shirt showed more dark hair on his chest. There were no signs of a beer belly. He let me pick my table and seat, held my chair for me, and order first. He’d moved up in my initial estimation, but I was in no hurry to make up my mind about him one way or the other. Our get to know you conversation was humorous and interesting.. All these men are related to Rob or me and owe us. Four families are getting our property in town in exchange for the work here, so everybody is happy. Later, we will help gather food for the families, to be used during the winter months but none are losing any money." Art and Rob are hoping you will allow a hunting/fishing lodge to be built after the mine plays out. That is one of the reasons they wanted to move up here. Besides they can always run their construction company from here." added.