. mentor? Like Meredith is mine? Grandmother...”“Now, we shall never mention this matter again. Erich has been a part of my life in every way for ...nearly fifty years. If you and Meredith can both manage your emotions, understanding that your stations in life place certain requirements on you, you may still have her in your life fifty years from now. But don’t under any circumstances build that as your expectation. Let life take the course it chooses.”Liam dialed the number he had been given and. Naomi (off screen): Who wouldn't want a wife like this. The trouble isthat once you have something perfect, how could you deal with losing itto somebody else?Annette: What are you talking about?Naomi (off screen): I created you Annette, and I have seen the best ofyou. And that is how I need to remember you.Annette: I don't understand.Naomi: No, my darling, you never quite have.A shot rang out. A bloodstain immediately appeared on Annette's sternum.She let out a gasp, and shook her head with an. They were attentive in all their classes and supportive of their fellow boots. It was quite evident though that they were not ordinary boots. They excelled at all classes of instruction and were in better shape than the D.I.'s. Each girl qualified expert in all weapons and skills. With a virtual tie for top recruit, The Corp. acknowledge all of them and awarded the position by age, to Samantha Fox. After graduation from boot camp they were given their order for advance instruction. Having. Well, she knew that in advance, anyway.She sighed and closed her eyes. There was nothing she could do. She wasn't trained to fight, her profession was inquisition. Interrogation. Interviewing. Examine facts, compare them to the lies and intents, to the moods and the minute betrayal the people gave away every second with their bodies. She hadn't handled a gun for years. If this killer decided that she was cramping his style, she would find herself executed in some alley. If any of the vampires.