+++ Every summer since, she would spend her time hanging out with Dean. She came to discover that they were born just two days apart…and that though... he was three years younger, he was only two years behind, having skipped second grade. He would spend every morning fishing with his dad, and then invariably find Maggie. Her older sister would have nothing to do with the younger boy, so it would just be Maggie and Dean, and occasionally one of her other cousins. They quickly became good friends,. Some were taking shots at the basketball hoop on the side of the 2nd garage. Others were sitting around gossiping. Most were in the pool, splashing around. They were all in swimmers, regardless of what they were doing.Everything seemed to be under control, so I took a sip of ginger beer and I turned my attention to Benito.“Is it strange for you?” I asked. “Is it strange to go out to one of your kids’ parties and meet your patients?”He shrugged. “My last placement was in Sydney. I would see my. There is pressure on me to keep them happy. If they overturn, we might lose this kingdom.”“Alright, send bhayya, we’ll go please them”, she said turning to the guard who kissed her belly button. “I’ll get the procession ready, your highness”, he said, stepping close to her. Instead of leaving, he waited there. “You thirsty dog”, said Sruthi as she pulled him close and pressed his head down. The guard promptly knelt and took a sweet lick of her navel, got up and left.Her half-brother, Kunal had. I had never told anyone, including Karen, about my first meeting with Merlin at his house. I'd sworn to keep that information to myself and I was duty bound to keep my oath. I had a hunch what the meeting might be about, so I was anxious to get up there and see what he had in mind."Good to see you again, Carl," Felicity said as she ushered me into the house."You too, Felicity. You keeping well I hope?" Just fine thank you," she smiled. "Merlin is in his usual place at the dining room table. He.