That’s what we thought,” Bob said. He looked down at the grass for a second and then said, “There for a while, I thought that America was a gone...r. I don’t think that way anymore. I’ve got a feeling that by the time President Archer has finished with the terrorists overseas that an American will be able to walk naked down the street in Tehran and no one would say a word.”“I’ve got a feeling that you’re right,” Mike said wondering if there would even be a Tehran left by the time the war was. It was comforting to have her hold me. I felt her love, and I slowly drifted off to sleep.THE DAY AFTERMum's alarm went off at 6:00. She staggered to the bathroom. I lay in bed and sleepily wondered why I was in Mum's bed, then yesterday's news came crashing into my consciousness with a thud.My mind suddenly exploded with renewed energy. I was paralysed and helpless for a minute. Then Mum came in, and we looked at each other, each still too stunned to speak.I slumped off to the bathroom and had. I freshened up and went to the kitchen. I was welcomed with a sumptuous breakfast.During the day, I tried to provide them more and more time together and alone. Therefore, most of the time I worked in our front garden, mowing the front lawn, tending and watering the plants; even I took leave on pretext of an appointment with my dentist and roam around in the city for almost two hours. I did not know whether they took the advantage of the opportunities provided to them. I was sure they. ““Yes...equivalent…” the words came out of her mouth.“Also, repaying a favour is simply a transaction, nothing more. You ask Alphinaud for his precious things, you repay him with something precious too. There are no emotions involved, only gratitude for Alphinaud for allowing the transaction. It is simply business. Do you understand?”“Yes…simply...business…”“When I clap my hands, you will be wide awake, ready to ask Alphinaud about the favour before you leave the room.”He clapped his hands..