You teach them well in the Mysteries, you guide them and enjoy their bodies but, as in this case, you are denied the opportunity to pluck that fruit w...ich you crave. Yet you grow fond of them then have to see that which you so desire taken by another. I cannot find it in myself to admonish you even though you should know better for I share your feelings. ‘You will go now to Maria’s room and apologise.’ She halted Jenkins’ protest with a raised hand. ‘You will go to her and apologise. You may. Alan wiped the tear away, as she nodded."Do you still want to do this?" Alexis asked me.Alan looked at me with satisfaction, already knowing what I was going to say."Of course. It’s my idea after all, right?" I smiled my practiced fake smile.Alexis smiled her genuine smile."So what now?" She asked both of us."Well, like I said, I have the whole day planned out. There's more to see and do on this island, believe it or not."I'm not aware of his plan today but I did not want to know. In fact I. ” asked Maxine.“For starters they’re not identical. And second they have different last names. I called Christopher and Susan last night to let them know we got here safely. And of course to tell them about what happened with finding out my dad’s connection to Elena’s mom. Christopher laughed about it of course. Anyways back to my point. Susan explained that when they were young their parents divorced and Susan stayed with their dad and Lizzy went with their mom. The mom took her maiden name. "Misty glanced up at Miranda and smiled. "You really love him, don't you?" she asked rhetorically.Miranda thought about it for a moment, her mind becoming a bit cloudy after the long drive over rough terrain. "He's my second acquisition," explained the courier, "But he's favorite. I suppose it's because he makes me laugh and reminds me how to smile when I forget but also he's just too darn cute sometimes."Misty smiled, snuggling closer and awkwardly putting her arms around Miranda. "I love you.