’ Ana eyed him speculatively, then considered his request. ‘Seafood lasagna,’ she all but purred, ‘with scallops and shrimp and a Bechamel sa...uce. My mom used to use mozzarella and a light sprinkling of Parm for the top. Oh, and her cheese biscuits were the best. So light and fluffy.’ Her voice twisted around the memories. She saw the question flicker in his eyes, one he probably wasn’t sure how to ask. He reached for her hand and the small gesture conveyed an understanding that words couldn’t.. A few enquiries established that Dr. Alan Jones was Reader in Topology, a fairly senior post at the University. A telephone call to him established beyond doubt the authenticity of "David Ransome" as the Emir of Kobekistan and so a further call was made to the Embassy in London in an attempt to arrange a visit to the Emir, whom Thomas assumed to be in London.He was staggered to discover that he was expected to fly to Kobekistan for the meeting and that he was to do so in a somewhat clandestine. And I don't want her to find out because she'd be embarrassed. And so would I. And I guess that's why I didn't want to say anything, because it's kind of a secret."Robby was very proud of himself. He was just sure he had given her enough information to convince her he wasn't a homo, but not enough that she'd be able to figure out it was her he was talking about.Robby, however, didn't take into account the fact that his mother was very intelligent. He had said three things that caused red flags. Yet, as I stared upat her, speechless and bewildered to know how to react, her expressionsoftened slowly as she looked down at me and she once more became the LisaI loved."I sorry darling," she said again snuggling into me. "I didn't mean to getcross with you. And I understand this is all very new to you. But when yougive somebody a wonderful gift like you freely gave me last night, youcan't just ask for it back; that's cruel."Lisa stroked my face lovingly as she came and laid down beside me..