"Paul pulled on the pilot's shoulder. "Clearance code is Tango, Romeo, Alpha, 166. That should clear us."KJ repeated the code and shook his head. "Tha...t did it. They'll escort us the rest of the way in. Are these guy's thinking we're in a war or something?" Fourteen people died here tonight. I'd say we're in some sort of something. I need to check out my people."KJ landed the National Guard Helicopter with such a gentle touch the passengers didn't even realize they were on the ground for several. I was usually the first one up due to my room being on the east side of the house and everyone else sleeping either in the basement or in a room that the sun didn’t bless with its early presence at ungodly hours. This was usually for the best, I guaranteed myself bathroom time as even though we had two bathrooms, sharing with many females was not my favorite thing to do.I happily made my way into the nearest bathroom and stripped down until my smile was all I was wearing. Then I started the. Again I noticed the sinuous movement of a dancer as she took her place."How lonely are you?" she suddenly asked me. Again I thought I detected an unspoken note in her question.I decided to find out if my intuition was right. "Sure, I am lonely. And thanks for changing that. I guess I will have to close office earlier in the afternoon on Thursdays."She giggled and changed the subject. "I want you to know that I greatly admire you. This was a really magnanimous gesture to let your wife accompany. 'To say I was shocked would be an understatement. 'What about you?' I managed to ask.'Oh, I'll still be around, more so than with the old place but I've decided to leave all the mundane, day-to-day stuff to you and be selective in what I take on. That way I can come and go almost as I please.'I was quiet for a good while as I considered the implications of Mr. Kopolova's offer. It ensured that I had a job and that it didn't entail me working for Natasha. For some reason, maybe just misplaced.