Chris went home no lighter across the shoulders than he arrived. He was hoping to find out one way or the other, but obviously, SolTech were at libert...y to consider all their options for as long as they wanted and anyway, Millennium had failed to get contracts before, what was the difference with this one?They desperately needed it. That was the difference.There was more on Chris's mind than the possibility of losing the contract for whatever reason. The fact was, that despite the short period. Turkish, of course. And when they are part of the EU cheaper for us perhaps?"Gerry selected a piece, letting the sticky sweet dissolve in his mouth. "Perhaps," he said, sitting down on the cushions. He had learned from the Ambassador never to agree, never to disagree, in these discussions. Another girl appeared to serve them tea. This one wore - what was it Tracey had called them? — 'manuses', although these looked more practical than decorative to Gerry. As she turned to leave Gerry saw that. Why didn’t they come forth when Mom was killed?”“They were scared,” I said. “They know what happened to her and they didn’t want to end up the same way.”“What are their names?” she asked.“Their what?” I asked, cupping my ear and trying to shield my eyes from the light.Valory stood there, bathing in the light and studying me. “You were close, little brother. You almost had me.”“What are you talking about?” I asked, sure I knew what the answer would be.“You don’t have any witnesses,” she said.. “So long as you’re ready for breakfast at nine. I’m not going to get you out of that.”“Promise. Wish me luck?”“Do you really think you need it?” Gloria asked with lifted eyebrows.Teresa scrunched her nose up in the most adorable way and shook her head.Gloria couldn’t help herself and asked, “Is it... ?” She then stretched her hands out about a foot apart.Teresa laughed. “No.”“Too bad.”“Hopefully not too bad,” she said, and then waved as she headed out the door.Gloria shut off the television,.