It was only then that she found an uprooted tree lying on its side that she decided we could sit on.Gemma arranged us so we were both sitting astride ...the tree trunk so that she could look into my eyes as we had the conversation I knew she was about to start.“Dave, baby. How are you feeling?”I surprised myself by being able to talk. I think the walk and the distance Gemma had created had done their job.“I feel shocked. Shocked, numb and totally stunned,” I told her.Gemma held my hand and looked. I want to run an ad in the Reno paper for three retired officers to be radio room advisors. I want this implemented right away. I want fit men that are willing to work closely with Pinky and the 911 center staff. I will also want their input on the new radio room we will be taking bids on."Andy's cell went off and he talked for a few minutes then put his hand over it and turned to me."The locksmith just arrived and they have him waiting in the lobby." Have them send him to the steakhouse to. Maybe it’ll thin out.”There was a series of sudden, loud pops and the sky exploded in color above them. Abby turned and saw a float with a dozen perfectly-muscled men in gold lamé briefs shooting confetti cannons, filling the air with multi-colored streamers.Abby laughed. She looked back around to get Justin’s attention, but… where was he?“Justin?” He was nowhere in sight. She swiveled on her heel, scanning the crowd. “Justin?!!” She took a few uncertain steps, head twisting left and right,. That way, you will be prepared for the grand opening.”“I love it. Let’s do it two Fridays before the grand opening, so we have time to fix anything that needs fixing.”“So a week Friday. You should invite some friends. We will invite the family, of course.”“You should invite the General and Admiral.”“And their wives. I was also thinking of all our off watch security. They do a lot, and we never do anything to thank them.”“Oh yes, They have helped with Dahlia, and I really need to thank.