. tied up to the Guard seawall. Then the ‘chopper landed.“Why did you wait?” I asked.“Didn’t want you running off,” The pilot said. The pi...lot was a spiffy Lieutenant with wings on his uniform.“What?”“If you’d run off I’d get some target practice ... and as much as I like the practice ... that’s a pretty boat”There was a look in his eye that said, I’m not kidding.“Okay ... time to get nasty. Let’s go find what’s what and where the cow ate the cabbage.” Then the rat SALUTED the FLAG and said,. You know some girly colors."They are talking almost as if I am not there. Clearly my input is notwanted."Yeah, I don't see girls wear those too much anymore, but it is notunheard of. A few beginners start with an outfit like that, so it iskind of appropriate. I think I see that outfit on girls who took dancelessons when they were six and are finally coming back to the gym. Anyhowwe will get a mix of things ... I think you will be happy. Now...she hasto present as female so no chastity. ” He put his arm around my shoulder, “This woman, with her two friends here, brought me out. She, and them, were responsible for saving my life from the jungle several times during that trek.”Someone in the group, “What about the a****ls? That’s a real panther?”I smiled and put my hands down, both ducked their heads under my hands for an always appreciated pet or ear scratch. “These two, yes … Preta was a wild panther when we met. Wolf is some kind of canine mix. I met them both in the jungle. They moved into Gabe and Bailey's house because it was closer to the doctors. He—and the high-powered rifle Gabe bought for him—took great pride in scaring off many of April's potential suitors, all of whom were worthless; Gabe had spoiled Andy on future sons-in-law. After receiving a pacemaker, Andy became the doting grandfather and Joanne the family matriarch.Gabe never saw his father again. He finished serving his time for drug smuggling in Arizona and then wandered around the country for a.