The Superintendent then stepped back to the microphone to finish the presentation. He leaned over and almost whispered in my ear. “When are you goin...g to make an honest woman out of Officer Thomas.”, he stated. “Actually sir, I have the ring. I’m proposing on Christmas day.”, I said softly. “Glad to hear it.”, he said, shaking my hand. I walked off the stage and back down the steps where the officer had the box and packing to put the vase in. I handed him the vase and then walked back to my. A man in a position like his, had to know everything that involved his name. Salvatore had been aware of the small fortune Michael had built for himself by using Salvatore’s name, resources as well as stealing his goods. He wanted Detective Tempton alive, so he could have the pleasure of killing him. Michael would pay for his betrayal, painfully. ‘Stay put and keep me informed of the developments, if he leaves the house alive it won’t be for long.’ Salvatore instructed. *********** Damien was. "And any such effort probably would be, right? Unsuccessful?" Ray said."Don't look at me like that, Ray. I didn't say I agreed with the idea." It's barbaric," Ray said forcefully. "That baby is healthy. She's going to stay that way. I wouldn't approve any invasion of that child's body for any reason — not even one that you or some other doctor swore to me would be safe." We've done stem cell procedures already that are similar to what these doctors are proposing," Lincoln said, "and they've. It seems you've put allot of thought into this " " Yes , I have and I hope that if I just keep him occupied at home , that's gonna be the best route until he gets thru this phase " " Alright , Mommy dearest " " Do you still love me ,Frank ?" " Now , always and forever.......more than ever " I said as we pulled into the drive A week went by , Zoe was out of school and reading herself ofr graduation day , while Zack still had one more week and his sophomore.