Sergeant Tao was halfway in the door trying to scan the hall and watch us. I pushed Albert and the baby to Tao, “Take the back way and do not stop f...or anyone.”I kept my left hand on Albert’s shoulder as Tao led the way to a small door down the hall. We went down and then along a narrow hallway before Tao glanced back and opened another door. The wide hallway we stepped into had two Dragons guarding a door a few steps away.As we started across a movement in the corner of my eye had me yanking. The waitress calledher by her first name and seemed to be surprised by the fact that she waswith a male. I left Anne take the lead and order our food. We talked moreover the food and the conversation became more personal, I found out thatshe was single and lived in the city. I told her a little about myselfand she probed to find out more. The questions moved towardsrelationships and I told her quite honestly about my total lack ofsuccess in that matter. She told me that she was surprised about. Thank you," I managed, after a moment of staring at her in shock."I'm afraid I ran through my magic capacity while trying to escape thestorm..." Well, hey, it's nothing special," Lissera protested, smiling brightly atme. "It's not nearly enough to apologize for Jackson, anyhow. He's a goodlay, but I swear he's the absolute worst to be around - err... Nooffense, Monica," Liserra hurried to add, shooting a worried glance atthe blonde woman."It's fine," Monica replied, with a sigh, shaking her. It was a clear November morning and the sun was shining brightly. Wendy opened the conversation, wanting to know about my break up with Mrs. P. “It all started with the wedding,” I began. **The Engagement** Marcie told me I was the first to know. She proudly displayed the ring, a shockingly sizable stone. I acted as if it came as a surprise. She and Tad and been dating forever. It was inevitable that they would marry. There had only been one question. “When is the wedding?” I wanted to know..