But the I16bis 'flew like a barn door' and was 'as slow as a Fergusson tractor.' You can't load more weight onto an airframe and expect the same perfo...rmance, John had repeatedly told the Russian engineers. But the Air Force hierarchy wanted more bang for the buck and aircraft with respectable performances were burdened down with heavier guns and bombs.For, John realised, Russian Generals wanted aircraft that could pound tanks and strongpoints on the ground. They wanted 'flying infantry support. Brenda and Jen reminded me that even though Drake was a recluse, his disappearance would create a problem in terms of managing his empire. I knew I had to come up with an explanation or change my thinking concerning Drake. We also had to find a way to deal with all the controllers and Love Toys out in the field, Jezebel told me that counting Senator McCauley and FBI Assistant Director Phil Carson, there were twelve Love Toys and thirteen controllers in the field (as Jezebel would have been the. Just as quick, their sisters and cousins ran up the steps to the dock, to look the tractors over.I stood on the ground, reaching up for Lucia as she sat on her horse looking toward the tractors. She looked down at me with a smile, then leaned out to fall into my outstretched arms. She was laughing as I carried her to stand on the waist high boards of the dock.Juan Carlos, Alejandro and Joaquin were walking up the steps in front of me. At the top, I turned back to see Tom reaching up as he stood. Her lips were surprisingly soft against mine."Move your lips," she instructed and I did, feeling her lips pressed to mine for the longest time."Open up a little," she said, resuming the kiss before I could catch my breath. She put her arm around me and I felt her breasts rubbing my chest."You need practice," Julia concluded as she rolled onto her back, leaving me wanting."I need a boy to practice with," I said, causing us to giggle, helplessly."We'll have a party," Julia decided and I agreed.