“I know what you mean. Nothing in life is certain,” Ernie said. He sat there for a minute watching her and said, “I met your son. He’s a nice ...an.”“Which one?”“Mr. Parker,” Ernie answered realizing that didn’t tell her anything.“You’ve got to learn to pay attention to those little details, Ernie. How are you ever going to know people if you don’t take the time to learn who they are?” she asked gently.“Yes, Ma’am,” Ernie said with a smile. He said, “Your son said he flew in from Nashville.”“Ah,. If those guns were ever ordered to fire, Cockraper would be a sterile field of rubble within minutes. Munabao was even worse, it was less than two kilometers from the border and even small-arms fire could reach it. However, the railroad made this section of the border critical and on both sides the political leadership had stepped in to ensure that if we ever started shooting in earnest both sides would lose horribly.Me, I had come to think of my opposite number as my brother. I would lose much. You'll have to talk to them about this," Graziano said apologetically.He pulled out cell phone and punched in a number."Harry, you better get Mr. Krenneman on the phone. We've got a problem out here at the 3C Ranch."He waited for a couple of minutes before someone came on the line.Mr. Krenneman, I'm out at the 3C Ranch and there's a guy here claiming to be the owner who says he never signed over any drilling rights to you. I better put him on the phone so you can talk directly."He handed Rance. If she won't allow us to go upstairs to your room, you'll have to get a place of your own." I'll make your wishes known to my mom. Now, I tentatively told Phyllis Wednesday night would be best, but she understands that I need to get your approval. Is Wednesday okay with you, honey?" It's not my WISH, Kelley. It's my demand that we be allowed to be alone in your room." I said and waited several seconds for her to respond. "Kelley, Kelley, don't hang up on me..." She did.I dialed her number..