“If I asked Sam to cut off an arm, if she said anything at all — and she might not — it would be to ask which one. Is that what you mean?”“T...at’s exactly what I mean, John. Now have a wonderful night — or what’s left of it, anyway.”There was a few minutes of silence and then Susie whistled softly. “Jack, I’m sure you’ve figured out by now that what you have experienced this evening is — to say the very least — rare. But there is a reason, and you might have even figured it out yourself. You. I told her we should be suspicious of the attention because we didn’t know what it betokened. She took no heed and took to dressing provocatively when Olga Fyodorovna hove into view. Helen watched and shook her head.Did the Russian’s scrutiny imply answers to our questions of what, where, how and when? If so, what were those answers?We soon found out.- - - - - - -When Hiromi Takamitsu appeared in the restaurant at lunchtime a few days later I was doubly surprised: I hadn’t expected to see her. I'm in love with you. I'm so sorry but I can't help it. I'vetried but I can't hide it. I need to be close to you Amy. I know Ishouldn't and that it's wrong, but I do love you so much! Please forgiveme." And she pushed herself even harder into my embrace. I was stunnedand couldn't think. I just held her for a few moments and tried to cometo grips with what she said. How could she be in love with me? Did Imislead her somehow? I tried to think what I might have done to causethis. I wasn't freaking. They even had a spare room Hunter and Lake could stay in until they could manage on their own. Joanne shook Hunter's paw. Then she gave Lake a hug. Joanne smiled, "Sushi did you notice something about Lake. Lake is pregnant with a four kitten litter!"All of our mouths fell open especially Hunter's and Lake's.The WE determined the kittens would also develop as smart cats. They would be born in September.Everyone joined in a group hug with Lake in the center of the group.Sushi, Lake and Joanne.