One even offered to repeat the act later that evening. He wondered if the tree houses and the fields and barn were still there and in use by today's k...ids.Mary Bass, as buxom as he remembered, walked over and asked, "How've you been stranger? It's good to see you again, handsome as ever I see." Only half joking she asked, "How about we go to the barn when this shindig is over?" I'm doing fine and seeing you there's nothing I would rather do," Jamie said with a smile, "but I have to go by the. Supper was served 30 minutes ago and all the residents were inthe dining room. I didn't permit food in their rooms and made them eatdownstairs, I wasn't dealing with another fucking roach problem becauseof some hoarder.I finally closed the books for the night and got up from my seat,stretching my back. I left the office near the front door and crossedthe hall to the dining area. Chatter slowed down. I don't know whynobody seemed to like me, I thought was a pretty likeable guy. Even myex-wife. Even though I knew all that, I paid little attention. My job kept expanding, taking in new responsibilities and more departments under my leadership. My years as Vice President and President gave me a huge advantage over my contemporaries in Homeland Security, and with my star continuing to rise, I was unexpectedly promoted to Under Secretary of Homeland Security with all the headaches and perks.It was a Tuesday in January when things changes.The work day would been routine had I not been. Charlotte and Amy were in Charlotte's bedroom, and Amy was staring around like a tourist in a palace. The ceilings were high, the bed was wide, the carpet was thick. She stepped on it like her feet would dirty it or something."Oh, come on! Don't be like that!" Charlotte said, dragging her into the room. "Your daddy's rich, girl! Get used to it!"I took Amy's bags to the room down the hall and placed them by the bed. This room was equally posh, but more furnished for an adult than a teen girl..