Thomas pulled away from Penny and followed her. He went down onto one knee and gathered them both in a tight embrace. I watched with tears running dow... my cheeks as he held them, then got up and slowly walked them back to the gate. He crouched down to talk to them looking up to address Penny. I got out of the car and walked over to them."Hello Richard, it's been a long time."He turned and looked up at me. His eyes were full of anger."That was your decision, not mine." What are you talking. I asked what Max was doing all of this time and she replied that he was mostly silent, not saying much. "So what time did the party end?" I don't remember exactly. I got home about a quarter-to-ten. I read your note and knew the kids would be in bed. You should have stayed. It was interesting." No, I couldn't. I don't know you anymore. It seems as if the person I married has left me." Dirk, I love you, but you better loosen up or I may be the one to really leave. Oh, I don't mean that, but I. "I am Pan, and I have been assigned as your mentor during your training at the Citadel. This room will be yours for as long as you are with the Agency, even after your training is complete. Should you return for additional training, medical procedures or what have you, this room will still be yours. The doors are keyed to hand and voice prints, so if you will place your hand on the door surface and state your name, we can set the security to recognize you."Kat complied, placing her palm firmly. Congratulations. It's a fine name. It's traditional. You will now answerto it, exclusively. Any failure to do so will be punished." She paused,watching me. I was hoping for a quick end to this interrogation. "Are youhungry?"The nausea had passed by then and I did have hunger pangs. "Yes, Ms.Winters." Very good, Julia. Your breakfast will be delivered as soon as you arebathed. Remove the teddy and leave it on the bed. You will remain nakedtoday until nightfall. Do not forget to make use of the.