"Psst!" Pete warned. "Cool it." His Excellency, Lord Dron of Dronnta, will see you now," their guide's deep voice intoned from the doorway of the wait...ing room.Still escorted by the squad of armed guards, they followed their guide down another winding corridor. Light filtered in through a few high, narrow windows, supplemented by thick candles as tall as their hosts. They finally paused outside an ornately carved door, where their guide turned to face them."Please leave your weapons here."Their. ” Turning on the charm, “PLEASE….”John – “You sure you don’t mind Dan?”Dan – “No problem,” as he pointed to the nachos, “I have something to eat that will keep me busy.” Dan gave me a big grin when my husband wasn’t looking. “Kat can keep me company.”Dan was a real wise guy. John – “Ok, I’ll be right back.”The store was about a 5 minute drive, I figured 15 minutes to get groceries and another 5 to get home. That gave us about 25 minutes. As John was walking out to the car, I told Dan my plan.. I thought I heard her talking so I assumedshe was on the phone. We went out for pizza after she came out thenwatched a movie together "Lord of the Rings" when we came home. I thinkshe was trying to be nice to me as she's not a big fan of the movie.Neither of us brought up the hose incident during dinner or the ride toand from the pizza place. We seemed to talk about everything but theincident.When the movie ended, my mother motioned for me to sit next to her onthe couch. I figured it was time. OK with you, Jeanie?" Jeanie answered with a nod and a smile. The women were soon served their tea, Kelly declining a beverage. After consuming their tea Sandy and Jeanie were soon asleep, their breathing deep and slow. Kelly motioned to the flight attendant to recline the women's seats. She did that, then settled comfortably into Kelly's lap. Just one of MY fringe benefits. I should fly more often, thought Kelly.Sandy woke with a dried out mouth and dizziness. It took her a moment but she.