This time we knew what we were doing. We just charged in, the warships first to clear out any ships that came to argue with us, and then all the trans...ports as needed to land whatever was required to destroy whatever we found. Again, once the two guard ships were dealt with -they were both sunk after the requisite ‘short discussion’- the warships split up to go around the island and deal with any other ships that came out.One of the escorts hung around to rescue any sailors who wanted to. He had a way of speaking very properly that reminded me of Jenny. I think it was the accent which to me still sounded British. I didn’t even know where New Zealand was on a map. I thought it was where Greenland was or something.Candy looked flattered as we stood side by side with hands behind our heads, waiting for him to pick one of us after our maintenance beating.“You can after you test the other two first,” Mom smiled. “Remember, you are doing me a favor, but I can’t show favoritism and let. ” He stepped back and took my hand leading me to the couch. There was some red wine sitting there in two glasses. I carefully picked one glass up and took a sip. Joshua sat there on the couch, looking handsome as ever, just looking at me. I asked him if he liked what he saw and with that he just smiled and licked his lips, like I was something he as going to devourer. “You’re very beautiful” he said while lightly running his hand through my hair and down my back to the. “Nothing is wrong,” she said, when he asked, “Just quiet I guess.” I wasn’t sure how to read Shelly, so I figured “I would grab the bull by the horns,” so to speak. “Dad, Is it OK if I go to Rick’s tonight after supper?” I asked. I gave a look to Shelly to see if she was following my lead. “Chores done?” Dad barked. “Yep!” I answered. “Alright then, but not real late,” was the reply. “YES!” I thought. Shelly said nothing, and we finished dinner. Dad.