You mean you'd let me try it? I gasped. He couldn't mistake the anticipation and eagerness in my voice."Happen I might, if you're still of a mind to a...d we can find a mare that's willing to stand for you. It seems that young Pete can spot 'em when they're ripe and ready." He picked up his discarded jeans and I knew that our evening was coming to a end, but Bob hadn't quite finished yet. He drew his belt tight round his ample waist and sat down again beside me. "Some time back, I was reading up. " Will I have access to all the information, so that I can make a plan that supples me and my people maximum safety, while still providing you with decent security," I asked."You will have access to everything including the background files on my employees." Hugo said."My partner and I can be there tomorrow," I said."Good come to the warehouse on Tate street. The sign says H. Price and Assoc," he said."You will have a check for five thousand dollars ready to pay for the security evaluation.. I was met at the door by Lloyd McCoy."Cooper, its a pleasure to meet you at last," this handshake was a little milder than others I'd had recently, and a little more timid, though Edwina was right about the voice. Lloyd tended to boom."I'm pleased to meet you too, Mr. McCoy," I smiled, looking closely at the man. "I've heard you were close to my parents. Perhaps their closest friend." Well, I might nominate Edwina Ibarra for the closest friend position, but Charles and Deanna and I were. He came to our table and introduced himself as Klaus -- he had a perfect tan and chiseled features at about 40. He had a lovely weather to his face and a big frame -- a commanding presence. He immediately made friends at the table and scooted in to sit next to me. His wife had excused herself to the restroom. Amid introductions and a passing joke that had the table laughing I felt his strong hand press against my tummy through my shirt as he leaned close to my ear. The touch seemed normal,.