I had originally scheduled a slower, step by step change but Ithought we'd just go for the whole package at once. So I called Cyndiwhile you were havi...ng breakfast and told her to go for it. So, here youare; almost a total woman." Oh, no, no!! Is it reversible?" I sobbed with tears running down myface."I don't think you should worry about that. I've told you your new roleand I want you to live it. Now, let's get dressed and I'll take youhome." I just wanted to please you until we could talk. I followed her and tried to console her with some encouraging words. I felt she was crying silently. I went near her and put my hand on her shoulder said sorry again. She just turned towards me looked at me with a blank face.I could see the teary eyes and a faded smile on her face. I don’t know what happened at that moment. I just held her face with my palms and wiped her tears. I whispered to her don’t worry, I am with you. I caressed her hair and brushed her earlobes.She bent down her head a. I'm one of those guys that if I had two of what I have at home, I'd be a candidate for the funny farm. Actually, I'm just about ready for the farm now, with you contributing to my demise."It was my turn to give advice, "Like you said, I feel for you. If you need to get hold of me, use this connection as I may be out of cell phone range. Oh, and make sure your secure phone is secure. This guy is doing everything we know that he should not. It'll catch up with him, but right now, we have to. Lord Torao’s like that when it comes to the welfare of the people.” This gets a gasp from Rieko, and a surprised look from Captain Miller, he didn’t know Al’s Japanese name. Basil fields a few more questions, and he tells how the injured were in the most comfortable seats while Lord Torao rode in the back area.Then they move to the front, and Basil gives a very good interview about the emergency landing of the C5 last night, praising the flight crew for their expert handling of the big cargo.