Jill had been picked primarily because she grew up on the streetsof Belfast and possessed the smartsto survive in the guerilla warfare arena. Now beca...use of a pint of milk herlife was in very grave danger. She had heard what happened to prisoners in thehands of the IRA. Part of her training had involved been questioned ?by teams of experts with some minor roughstuff thrown in. but nothing like what was going to happen to her now.The optimum time was 24 Hrs It gave the Army time to findher, and. It’s sort of a tradition. We’ll have half the neighborhood out front at dusk so Phil and I will make some cookies and eggnog tomorrow afternoon. Once it gets dark, we’ll turn on the lights and sing a few carols before everyone goes home.”“A real tree?” Hailey asked excitedly.“Oh, yeah,” Phil replied. “There is a tree farm about 10 miles from here. That’s why I had you bring your boots. We’ll be hiking up the hillside looking for that one perfect fir tree. It’ll be fun.”“It’ll be more fun. Not once had I pictured myself with any of my customers. That night I'd made my excuses and gone back to my lonely hotel room.But now, in my spare bedroom, in SHERRY'S room - in my own world - I did go home with him. He was much more handsome, a gentleman. He had led me into the bedroom and kissed me gently. I could almost feel his hands gliding over my body, appreciating the ladylike curves he found. He pulled me close, and held me tight.My breath increased its pace as my phantom lover handled. At least that’s what the First Officer says.”“Maybe so, but it’s just ... Oh, I’m so frustrated. I understand that the chemical must be reduced slowly, but I want it to be out of their bloodstreams so the women can function on their own. Be certain that the First makes his people understand that I will not be pleased if any of the males forces himself on any of the females.”“I’ll reiterate it. You do realize that those two females are living in the First Officer’s quarters, right?”“Yes, but we.