We've sort of grown used to each other over the years so its not so bad really." Don't you love mum then?" I asked quietly."Once, a long time ago, but... not any more." he sighed."What about me?" I asked feeling a little worried.I was worried in case he felt the same about me as he did about my mother, I loved my father, I loved him a lot, so the idea that he might not love me really hurt."You?" he laughed, "Oh yes, I love you Martina, more than I probably should."Wondering what he meant by that I. ‘As a favor to the young Lady Mills?’ ‘No.’ Sabrina said and left it at that. They sat in silence watching as the games came to an end and the guests headed inside. Dinner and dancing came next and what promised to be a late night. In addition to the houseguests, the local gentry were invited to attend and would be arriving shortly. Sabrina, reluctant to leave the quiet solitude of the gardens, finally rose. ‘Thank you for keeping me company, my lord.’ Marcus smiled sardonically, ‘It was. “Dream,” she said as most of the weapons disappeared as if by magic. Looking at me she stood erect, “accessing information. Dream: a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person’s mind during sleep. Sleep: a condition of body and mind such as that which typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended.”“Yes that sums it up quite well.” I. I wonder if we should talk about expanding her role, and doubling her salary. The office is organized. Your suite is stocked, furnished, and ready to go. The phones and cable are on, and the security system has been upgraded to our standards." I agreed to take it up when Colleen, Mr. Bell, and I had our weekly lunch session and we'd approve a package just for her, that would keep Dorothy with us for the rest of her working life.Mr. Bell had his own agenda of things to discuss, so he went on..