" Th, thank you," she said."Now I will lead you both to Shimmer, you will find they have gifts foryou." with that he shifted to a Cheetah Furry.The gi...rl, Kessa rushed forward to hug Tripper, the other boy Tumblesmiled at her as he pulled her close, his hand gently moving the hairaside on her forehead."Welcome to our family, Sister." He smiled before kissing her cheek.She was looking between them both, so identical but then she saw thesubtle difference. Tripper had a scar on his right arm,. ‘I must confess … I found it very easy to talk to you, Bea. I’m not at all sure why. Very few people, even among my friends, knew of my … unusual marriage.’ ‘Yes, I expect that would be awkward, wouldn’t it,’ she said, thoughtfully. ‘Are you looking for someone to … replace her?’ It was another astonishingly forthright question which again caught him unprepared. Roger blinked and thought for a moment before answering. ‘Yes … yes … I suppose I am. Not good at being alone. Need someone to talk. “It’s kept in a safe in the den,” Anthony told him but didn’t mention the amount.“How much do you have here?” Greg demanded again in a growl.“A sufficient amount for you to disappear on,” Anthony told him with a frown, but still didn’t name the amount.“Lead the way to the den, but don’t try to signal anyone. I will still have both of you covered,” Greg warned them as the other men rose, and Anthony led the way to the den. The den was in what had previously been the conference room. The very. "Hey Jack, what's up?" I pulled two gallons from the cooler and broughtit up to pay him. "Gonna tie one on, I see," he joked."Yeah, I'm really gonna get myself drunk today. How much is the Lottoworth?" Seventy million, man!" Gimme a ticket," I pulled out a ten to settle up. "Whadda ya' goin' todo with all that money, Jack?" Haven't figured that out yet." Gonna get you a couple of 20 year old girls to keep you happy?" hegave me my change."I'd be dead in a week if not sooner with two young babes.