"This is difficult Gabrain. In my time there are still Kings and Queens but they have much less power than you do. Over the years people came to see t...hat leaving the rule of a land and its people in the hands of fate - the bloodline of one family - didn't make sense and could lead to great tyranny and hardship. Take Constantine as an example. Were his demands reasonable? Obviously our people - and yourself Gabrain - thought not. Kingship is fine when there is a strong, intelligent, and fair. She always thinks that I am talking down to her because she is younger. "Sorry it was an accident. Does that work for you? What time do you wanna start? Should we grill up some food?" "It's okay, we could have everyone come over by eight and yes we should grill up some food." She looked a little dejected and hurt. But I would worry about that later. "I will make a quick run to the store to get some grillables and we can get everything set up." She took off with Michelle to get changed because. Timmons, he asked me to stop over at his house tomorrow night for his Christmas Eve party.” I replied.“Oh ... You’re thinking of going?” she inquired.“I promised him I would stop by for a few minutes. He still calls me at least once a month at school, he has always been so nice to me. I couldn’t say no.” I responded.“Is Courtney going to be there?” she asked, in an annoyed tone.“I have no idea Ashley, I didn’t ask.” I answered.She turned and walked down the hallway toward the front of the. You wouldn't believe me anyway." I think you'd be surprised at what I would believe," I told her. "So what's the deal?"She looked at me, trying to see if I was placating her or not. Apparently she concluded that I wasn't. "We were never bothered by the health department or anyone else until they built that place there," she said. "We used to get the inspections every year and we'd always pass without no problem. And then Santos came along and thought they were gonna take all of our customers.