As if she had been reading her daughter's thoughts Abbey said, "Honey, I've been talking to Dr. Linscombe, and he's set up an appointment for you for ...next week." I see," Maddie said quietly. So much for thinking that her mother might be in denial. Abbey had dragged Maddie and Jason to their family physician before, worried that the rapid changes in their bodies were a sign of some exotic illness. Dr. Linscombe had poked and prodded and taken blood. He'd assured Abbey that while this seeming. He knew that Andi would melt in his arms and he could gether to do what he wanted. As he closed the door, he watched her wiggleher butt as she headed downstairs. Greg moved into the living room, satdown, and turned on the TV.The sound of the TV turning on was reassuring to Andi as he headed downthe stairs. While he was sure that Greg had been fooled in thebeginning, the more he hung around, the more likely it was that hissecret would be found out. Of course, Andi was now stuck because hecould. Their boats apparently being the casualties of war as they were now long overdue.I was quizzed by many friends and acquaintances on my so-called defection, but as I pointed out, we are all bound by theOfficial Secrets Act and my adventures would have to wait until the war was won. After a very pleasant visit, I was free to go home on sick leave pending appointment. My kit would follow, being brought to my home by the Red CrossII arrived at the local station in Wiltshire, by the morning milk. They just sit next to each other, a bench higher than we.From their looks and giggles it seems Sven lost eye-contact with them. Indeed he seems asleep!Alex gets up, walks up to him, slaps his face a bit. "Hey dad, time for a cold bath or to bed?"Sven answers "Yes, dear" and his eyes close again. We help him to his bed. Time to party perhaps?I look at my waterproof watch. It's almost midnight. I grab a bottle of cold champagne for us.We wait in the hot steam for the church-bells in our small.