’ ‘Thank God. I thought maybe you’d died.’ My giggle was genuine this time. ‘It would’ve been one hell of a way to go.’ ‘What were you... thinking about?’ ‘I –‘ Thrown by the note of concern in his voice, I was relieved when a much safer topic dropped into my mind. ‘Work,’ I groaned softly. He echoed my groan. ‘Phone in sick.’ ‘I can’t.’ ‘Why not?’ ‘I’m not sick. It would be a lie.’ He laughed. ‘Not really. Tell your boss you haven’t slept. That you’re exhausted.’ ‘I am.’ I groaned again, closing. ’ Georgette’s mother had a strange look about her, but I couldn’t interpret it. She didn’t seem to be angry or upset, but certainly surprised and maybe baffled. I hoped her daughter would explain her reasoning away from this meeting. ‘Is there any other business?’ Devon asked. ‘Distribution,’ I answered. ‘When we have a product and a marketing program, we are going to have to seek distribution. Who is going to sell this product and how is it going to be marketed?’ ‘Shouldn’t we be hiring. Her only chance at survival.The sweet scent of her outrage and humiliation slowly filled the air. It seemed thick enough to choke on before she finally surrendered, and said. “I swear to be Ciarra’s loyal pet.” The oathbinding flared into existence, and settled into place. It’s terms were simple and clear, and exactly as they should be.Oathbindings include an instinctive and complete understanding of all oaths involved. As the oathbinder, all oaths were interpreted through me. Her eyes widened. ”“OK, Lets go to Mills Street first please Bill.” commented Helena.Everyone, except Ben & Suzanne, looked puzzled. They left the coffee shop and Helena left $500 on the table for costs. If it was more they would let her know later.Getting into the limo Bill drove along Marine Parade. Helena ask Bill to stop just before Mills Street. “See these units William, I have purchased them for the company. Instead of hotel rooms you and Engineer can use the units together with any crew. I am organising.