"Scotch, with ice, double"."You sound just like James Bond. Didnt you think Money Penny had the hots for him?" Of course", I suavely retorted, "I thou...ght she was a real sexy older woman." Good answer", she said, "here's your drink, James".I quickly slammed it down and before I had a chance to smack my lips she jammed hers on mine. She practically had to jump to reach me. "You smell good, but I want to see that young virile body", she said.I swiftly removed my shirt, unbuttoned my pants and. "Smetlana, it's now or never. If you want to leave the Bratva, this is the time." She ordered the coffees but sat on the edge of her seat. Big brother watched the door, his back to her but checking frequently."It's now or never. If you want out, this is the time. Your dad is going to testify, bring it all down, but he wants you safe." How do I know I can trust you? My father has many enemies. Give me one reason I should believe any of this," she asked in French, recognizing the need for. "Where did you learn that, Kara?" Angie asked me."Oh, there was an exchange student that stayed with us when I was in high school, that's where I learned this." Was he cute?" It was a she, her name was Honoka, she acquired a boyfriend in high school and she used to get him off this way and she taught me how to do it for when she went back home to Japan." Sounds like there was more to the story, Kara." Yeah, well, she left her boyfriend for me to keep happy which I did until he went away to. ’ * * * * * The small plane landed smoothly in the cold and rain of Dayton. As it taxied to the appropriate terminal, Zeke glanced at the girl and she seemed to be most appreciative of the flights end. She gave him a wane smile and he could see her white knuckled hand holding onto the arm of her chair. ‘You can let go, now,’ he said quietly, looking at her hands. Gingerly, she released her grip and flexed her fingers. ‘I don’t think I’ll want to fly for a long time,’ she murmured. ‘It’s not so.