I looked up at him and saw that he was really concerned for me and Ialmost thought that he wanted to kiss me, but I quickly dismissed that,Mack was to...o much of a macho guy to even consider showing affection forsomeone like me. It was early evening and we both got ready for bed. I noticed that I hada fresh nightgown and panties on my pillow, Mack mentioned that Mistymade sure I was going to be comfortable. After Mack took his piss and Isat down to do the same, I came over to the bunks and looked. I doubt she'd come anyway." Alright. Do you want me to pick you up or go from here?" I'll come over there if that's okay." I'll see you first thing Wednesday then."We said goodbye and I hung up.Jenny looked at me apprehensively and I simply shrugged.Vanessa's car pulled onto the drive while I was still getting ready. I wore my dark grey suit but had had to pop to the shops the day before to purchase a black tie. Jenny fussed with it, ensuring it was straight and that I looked suitably sombre. “Come Stepa,” Tanya said, “we’re going to Smithsonian today. I wish to see exhibits. Have you been?”“In 1974, so about eight years ago. I was only eleven, so I’m sure I will find it much more interesting now.”“Good. We go. Yuri will come with us. We also see Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.”“Is Yuri your new bodyguard?” I asked.“He is member of security team, but part of diplomatic protection group, not KGB. Usually, I have woman bodyguard, but she is ill today. Colonel Anisimova will. You sparked within me a fire not easily put out. I crave all of the things we did, together. You opened me up to so many delightful things that I likely would not have experienced otherwise. For that, I thank you. I feel as though part of me is missing. I am listless, restless, hoping against hope for a message from you. I know that it cannot be and should not be. But it is. You brought a much needed smile to my lips, a laugh to my eyes, a song to my heart. I know, I vowed to keep my heart.