My first thought was maybe I should volunteer to help somewhere. Yet, reason and logic grew stronger in one of my inner voices. Sure, that may or may ...not work if I made some phone calls. I still had contacts in key places. Nevertheless, I had been out of government service for a long time. Long since forgotten and replaced by another generation, my effort would be just another volunteer wannabe. On the other hand, from years of many role-play, tabletop exercises and emergency planning, I knew. And it was such a nice car." Yes it was," I said.Another long pause ensued."We should go," said Sandy."I'd like to stay," said Penny."I won't be very good company," I said.Penny smiled. "You're always good company. Besides, I brought the script. I can get it copied while you sleep."Sandy gave me a kiss and set a brown bag in the closet. "Change of clothes," she explained.After they left I passed out. Waking up confused, I placed myself in the hospital. A flash of pain made me push the help. She jumped up to hug me and I knocked on the door."Go away!" Rhonda cried."Precious, I need to talk to you," I said calmly. "Will you let me in, please?" No. You'll hate me." I don't and I will never hate you, Rhonda. I need to come in and make sure you are all right. I'll leave right away if you don't want me to stay." I can't."Those were magic words. I grabbed the key we kept above the doorframe and shoved it in the lock on her door. I don't think any of the girls knew it was there and none. ”Greg blushed and Kevin and I laughed out loud.“It’s okay, I kissed it better for him,” Christy smiled as she kissed Greg’s lips again.I laughed, “You’re lucky she didn’t bite it bud.” I tried to let Greg see that I was okay with things.“I might do that tonight!” Christy joked as she kissed him again, “or spank it like he spanks me!”I finished my coffee and Christy came and hugged me as I said goodbye to them. As we walked to the door, she whispered,“Thanks for doing that with Greg Steve, I.