Melodie's attitude up to now was still too Earth-centric, and needed to be dragged into that of a proper Diaspora concubine mother's. Penny Deschenes,... for example, had cheered on her daughter, thinking the performance cute."I gave her permission," Samantha advised the outraged mother, her voice dangerously even."But she didn't have MY permission!" Melodie protested."Oh?" Samantha got right in her face, "Who is the sponsor in this pod? You, or me?"Some of the lectures Melodie had sat through. One of the Noble Lords is here and claims to have been attacked by a dark-robed man with a dagger." What?! Are you serious, Commander? Wait, are you the one guarding the southeast tower?" I am." Do not leave that tower unattended!" One of my men is patrolling the hallway near the portico, my Lord. It is covered." He glanced at Tarras with a critical eye. "I do not believe I should leave the Noble Lord alone." Which one is it? Janna? Uras?"Gruth turned his gaze inquisitively towards Tarras."Lord. So the following Saturday night theyrepeated the same scenario, dinner and a movie, then a stop at Larry's.Except this time Rhonda had packed some necessities in her purse. Whenthe petting got hot and heavy on the sofa Rhonda suggested they move tohis bed. Larry was overjoyed. They made love three times before theyboth rolled over in exhaustion.Sunday morning Rhonda woke up with the sun shining through a slit inbetween the drapes. Larry was sound asleep next to her. She slipped outof bed and. "Tate grimaced. "I brought the four-wheel drive just in case. I guess the weather report is going to hit it for a change." Soup's on," Diana announced on the PA.Goodman held Turcott's chair for her to be seated. As Alesha sat, she thanked Jesse with a smile, then turned to Diana. "This is the last time I sit on my rear while everyone is preparing our meal. I'm fine now. The nausea isn't bothering me anymore, the dizziness is almost gone, and I think my hearing is going to completely come back..