Chapter Four: Meetings and Greetings
Yeah! My longest chapter yet. Sorry it took so long for me to update, but nothing would come to
me. Creatively, I was at a loss for words. So I'm so very sorry.
Warning: This chapter may contain a bit of sap in it. Or at least I think it's sap. But I'm not
an overly emotional person so my thoughts are alittle different then others.
Oh well! On with the story........
Meetings and Greetings
The car ride to Quatre's mansion was pleasant. Just a few minutes of sleep had been
enough to bring him out of his jet lag. Heero had finally gotten the amount of sleep he needed.
That was really good, he hadn't gotten a decent night's sleep since the day Quatre called and
told him about the party. Duo wasn't there yet. But that was just fine. He hadn't really
expected to see Duo first thing anyway. But he was finally there, and Duo would be showing up
tommorow, so he just had to wait, he'd waited two weeks, what's one more day.
"Hey! Heero, I haven't seen you in awhile." said Quatre as he ran up to him and Rashid.
As Quatre spoke, they both turned around. Of course, Trowa was following right behind
him. As they walked up, Heero made the quick observation that they had both grown. Quatre had
managed to grow a few more inches, and Trowa had grown half a foot. Nobody could see the small
smirk Trowa had because his hair was in the way. When Quatre and Trowa had finally gotten to
them, Heero answered.
"Yeah, it has been awhile, hasn't it. How are you both, Quatre? Trowa?" Heero asked.
"Oh, I've been fine." Quatre answered.
" I've been good, also." said Trowa.
"So how have you been Heero?" Quatre asked.
"I've been good, so do you have any insight as to why Duo's flight was delayed?" Heero
asked.
"Yeah, weather conditions over there where to dangerous to take off, apparently there was a pretty bad meteor shower near the colony. It's supposed to clear up tommorow, or at least, that's what Duo told me when he called." Quatre answered.
"Why don't we go inside, there you can tell us what you've been up to these past couple
of years." Quatre suggested, big smile on his face as usual.
"Sure, why not." Heero agreed,a small smile on his face in return. On that note they all
went inside and straight to the living room.
There they talked about all sorts of things. They talked about the war and their part in
it. As well as Operation Meteor and what they knew about it before their missions. They talked
about the Marimaya Incedent and their reactions to finding out it was a little girl running the
entire thing. Instead of some wacked out old geezer(not that they acually used that word) who
was bent on taking over the universe or something along those lines of insanity. Mind you that
said old geezer was the one to brain wash the child in question.
Then they talked about what they did after the war. Quatre took over his father's
company and now it's doing better then it ever has before. Trowa went back to the circus and
continued his work as an acrobat and an animal tamer, as well as a dummy for Catherine's knife
trowing acts. Then Heero told them that he got a job as a regular gofer at a doctor's office.
As well as projecting the image of a normal high school student and furthering his High School
Career and how he's going to start colledge at the end of summer. As well as telling them that
he got scholarships all over space and the entire Earth's Sphere because of his academic and
athletic achivements. He also told them what university he was going to. As well as what he was
going to major in, computer teconology, of course.
By the time they finished talking, four hours had passed. They had all decided that
they would go with Rashid to pick up Wufei. There was nothing else to be done, so they piled in
to the van and took off to the Shuttle port.
The ride there was a quiet one. During their discussion, Heero had found out that only the gundam pilots were going to be there. Either the others couldn't make it for various reasons, or they they just plain didn't want to come (Zechs and Une). But he was glad there wasn't going to be to many people. 'Besides,' he thought. 'Being surrounded by people who just happened to be your enemy not to long ago, and wanted you dead, well, isn't not my idea of a good time. I mean, considering the war and what it did to people. They might still want us all dead.'
Heero was greatly relieved when he heard that a certain pacifist princess wasn't coming. She was supposed to attend a peace meeting that was of the utmost importance. That made him very happy. She would undoubtedly chase after him and not give him a chance to be alone with Duo. Much less talk with him at any time. Even if he wasn't going to admit his feelings to Duo, he would have still liked to talk to him. Maybe Duo felt the same way and would say something, but knowing Duo, he would wait until they were alone and not blurt it out in front of everyone. However if Relena were there, she would probably stick to Heero like glue. Therefore, not leaving his side and not giving Duo the chance to say anything like that. So therefore, Heero was glad.
By the time Heero had finished his musings, the car had stoped at the shuttle port. It was time to pickup Wufei. Questions was, where was he?
He was very hard to find. He blended in with everyone else in the shuttle port. But they found him. They did not surprise him when they walked up behind him though. His skills as a martial artist had trained him to sense the presence of others. As they walked up, he was the first to talk.
"Why hello everyone." He said as he turned around. Like Heero, he to had noticed that Quatre and Trowa had grown quite a bit. He had also notice that, like him, Heero had not grown more than an inch since the last time he saw him. He was alittle jelous at Quatre, the arabian had managed to grow taller then him. Trowa, on the other hand had always been taller then him so he wasn't going to complain about that. "I see Maxwell hasn't gotten here yet, I was kind of expecting him to be one of the first ones here."
"Well hi Wufei," Quatre answered. "and Duo would have been one of the first ones here, but his flight was delayed so he won't be here until tommorow." Quatre continued, polite smile on his face.
"Is that so, well, at least we'll be able to enjoy one night of peace. It has been awhile since we saw each other last. So how have you been?" Wufei said.
"Oh, I've been fine." Quatre answered.
"As have I." stated Trowa.
"I've been OK as well." Heero put in.
"So how have you been, Wufei?" Quatre asked politely.
"I've been alright." Wufei answered.
"So what do you guys say, we go back to my house and get some much needed sleep." Quatre sugested. "Then we can talk some more. Tomorrow afternoon we can all come pickup Duo and see what he's been up to."
"That sounds like a good idea to me. "Trowa said. A mischevious gleam in his eyes. Then his eyes shifted to Quatre. Quatre blushed, then started walking away. He then noticed the absence of three people behind him, and turned around.
"Well, I guess we better get going then, shall we?" Quatre asked, still blushing as well as laughing nervously.
Trowa couldn't help but smirk, as well as feel a little pleased with himself. Heero just simply rolled his eyes and Wufei's face looked a bit disgusted. Once Heero caught sight of that, he just had to laugh. That stopped everyone in their tracks. Did Heero Yui, the 'Perfect Soldier' just laugh. He never laughs, but he did. However that was impossible, he dosn't laugh unless he blows something up. But he didn't blow anything up, they were almost sure of that. 'He must be softening up' they all thought. After that, they just shrugged their shoulders and continued walking. Heero was slightly confused until he realized what he just did. Then he joined his friends in going back to the van.
The van ride was, again, quiet. (It would seem that no one likes to talk in cars.) This time however, it was also very long, or so it seemed to Heero and everyone else. Everyone was tired. Quatre actually fell asleep on Trowa's shoulder. But Trowa didn't really mind, in fact, he enjoyed it. However he didn't fall asleep from fear of waking Quatre. Wufei however did, he did just get off the shuttle and needed some sleep, his job was very tiresome. However, he didn't fall asleep on Heero's or Trowa's shoulders. He decided the window was a good place to sleep, so he stuck with that. Heero couldn't sleep though. He wasn't sure why. Trowa didn't seem in the mood for talking, lost in the young Arabian's sleeping face. (Usa:In case you were wondering Rashid is driving.)
In a way, Heero was a little jealous. Quatre and Trowa seemed so close, they seemed close during the war as well. To be honest, he had expected those two to get together eventually after the war. 'They are probably the only ones who kept in touch with each other after the war.' Heero thought to himself. He really did envy them for their closeness. He really has longed for a relationship like that. But the person he wants one with isn't even there. He didn't even know if he felt the same way about him. Well, hopefully he would find out this week. But if he didn't, he didn't know what he would do. He would most likely suffer in silent agony and resume his old, normal life. He at least knew what he wouldn't do. He wouldn't become a Relena Peacecraft wanna-be and stalk Duo. That would only drive him away. He would not want that.
Before Heero could finish his musings, the van stopped. Trowa shook Quatre gently to wake him. While Wufei was woken up in a way he would have prefered not to have been. Wufei was woken up by Rashid opening the door. Well, he wasn't accually awake until he hit the cold hard driveway in a rather undignifide heap. Needless to say, the young chinese boy was rather embaressed, and of course, everyone else laughed their heads off.
After everyone supressed their laughter and got out of the van, they headed to the house. Once in the house, Rashid showed Heero and Wufei to the rooms they'll be staying in. They also learned that Duo will be in the room right beside Heero. After that was figured out they both said goodnight to both each other and Rashid. They then went into their respected rooms.
After entering the room and turning the light on. Heero looked around to find it quite pleasent. A large blue bed, situated in the far left corner of the room, a table adjacent to the bed, and a dresser in the near right corner. In the far right corner, was a full body lengh mirror. After a small yawn, Heero decided it was time for bed. Heero sat down on the bed, got under the covers, layed down and went to sleep.
(The Next Day)
"Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep" the alarm clock rang."Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-crash." He was not in the mood for listening to another long anoying "Beeep.'So what to do, turn it off, of course. "I guess it's time to wake up.' He thought to himself. 'Why did I set my alarm clock anyway?' With a shrug of his shoulders he got up to get a shower.
He enjoyed the warm spray and the feel of water all over his body. When he was finally awake he lathered up and washed himself clean. Then he steped out of the shower and dressed himself in a regular red T-shirt and jeans. Heero YUi was ready for another day, and today was going to be a good day. How could it not be, he was going to see Duo again, he hoped. But why wouldn't he, it's not like anything was wrong. Today was the day everyone would be together, at last.
When he got downstairs, he could smell the sweet smell of pancakes. When he got into the living room, he noticed that he was the last one to wake up and come down.
"Good morning Heero." Quatre greeted with a big smile. "Did you have a nice night?" Quatre asked kindly.
"Good morning, Quatre, Trowa, Wufei, and to answer your question, yes." Heero answered, then gave a polite, but small smile in return.
"Good morning Heero." Trowa and Wufei said as they nodded in return.
"So I'm the last one up, huh." Heero said, not really expecting a response.
"Yeah, to our surprise, we were expecting you to be up and walking around when we got up." Quatre said.
"Well, that didn't happen. So what's the plan for today?" Heero asked.
"Well, the rest of us thought about it and we decided... That we could eat breakfast, then we could go and pick up Duo at the shuttle port. So, what do you think of that for a plan?" Quatre asked as he explained what he had planned.
"That sounds good." Heero agreed.
They all got up and headed for the kitchen. Once in the kitchen, they sat down at the table and dished out the breakfast and ate it.
After they finished their food. They all piled into the van. Deciding that they would give Rashid a break, and spare him the agony of riding in a van with a chattering Duo. They decided they would go alone, Trowa drove.
The ride there was surprisingly not quiet. They talked about the regular things. Like telling Wufei what they did after the war, and he told them what he did as well. He told them how he had joined the preventers and how Sally was his partner and the reason why she couldn't come.
Aparently, they couldn't give up more then one of their best agents. Especially when they're the agency that stops terrorist actions before they even start. Not only that, Sally is one of they're best doctors. So they can't let her go.
At the end of their discussion, they made it to the shuttle port. So they parked and entered the building to go and pick up Duo. Now finding him, that was another story. There where so many people there and all were wearing black suits.
"Well, better start looking." Wufei said as he heaved a sigh. He was not looking forward to looking for the "Violet Eyed Baka." Especially in a shuttle port full of people in black. Little did he or the others know they were being approached by a man dressed in black. Who, incidently had violet eyes. Or at least they didn't know of his presense, not until Heero was slapped on the back.
Heero was a bit taken aback at the sudden asalt and fell forward, but managed to catch himself before he hit the floor. He then turned around to see a man. The man was dressed in black with a four foot long braid. The mans eyes were violet, and on his neck was a golden cross that looked vaguely familiar.
"Hi everyone! Man, has it been awhile. So how have you been? I've been great, Oh, and Heero, sorry man. You just looked so approachable. I couldn't resist. I didn't hurt you did I?"
END CHAPTER FOUR.
WOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!! Yeah my longest chapter. This one took me forever to even think of. But I at least think it's good.
OK, to clear up a few things. First off, Quatre and Trowa. They did keep in touch after the war. Or at least, that's how I made it, and for the past few years, they were going out.
Next Chapter: I Dunna Know. It's still to be determind so you won't find out until it comes out.
Usa:Sorry if there are any mistakes I missed unfortunately I have another of my migraines so I
couldn't think right.
Yeah! My longest chapter yet. Sorry it took so long for me to update, but nothing would come to
me. Creatively, I was at a loss for words. So I'm so very sorry.
Warning: This chapter may contain a bit of sap in it. Or at least I think it's sap. But I'm not
an overly emotional person so my thoughts are alittle different then others.
Oh well! On with the story........
Meetings and Greetings
The car ride to Quatre's mansion was pleasant. Just a few minutes of sleep had been
enough to bring him out of his jet lag. Heero had finally gotten the amount of sleep he needed.
That was really good, he hadn't gotten a decent night's sleep since the day Quatre called and
told him about the party. Duo wasn't there yet. But that was just fine. He hadn't really
expected to see Duo first thing anyway. But he was finally there, and Duo would be showing up
tommorow, so he just had to wait, he'd waited two weeks, what's one more day.
"Hey! Heero, I haven't seen you in awhile." said Quatre as he ran up to him and Rashid.
As Quatre spoke, they both turned around. Of course, Trowa was following right behind
him. As they walked up, Heero made the quick observation that they had both grown. Quatre had
managed to grow a few more inches, and Trowa had grown half a foot. Nobody could see the small
smirk Trowa had because his hair was in the way. When Quatre and Trowa had finally gotten to
them, Heero answered.
"Yeah, it has been awhile, hasn't it. How are you both, Quatre? Trowa?" Heero asked.
"Oh, I've been fine." Quatre answered.
" I've been good, also." said Trowa.
"So how have you been Heero?" Quatre asked.
"I've been good, so do you have any insight as to why Duo's flight was delayed?" Heero
asked.
"Yeah, weather conditions over there where to dangerous to take off, apparently there was a pretty bad meteor shower near the colony. It's supposed to clear up tommorow, or at least, that's what Duo told me when he called." Quatre answered.
"Why don't we go inside, there you can tell us what you've been up to these past couple
of years." Quatre suggested, big smile on his face as usual.
"Sure, why not." Heero agreed,a small smile on his face in return. On that note they all
went inside and straight to the living room.
There they talked about all sorts of things. They talked about the war and their part in
it. As well as Operation Meteor and what they knew about it before their missions. They talked
about the Marimaya Incedent and their reactions to finding out it was a little girl running the
entire thing. Instead of some wacked out old geezer(not that they acually used that word) who
was bent on taking over the universe or something along those lines of insanity. Mind you that
said old geezer was the one to brain wash the child in question.
Then they talked about what they did after the war. Quatre took over his father's
company and now it's doing better then it ever has before. Trowa went back to the circus and
continued his work as an acrobat and an animal tamer, as well as a dummy for Catherine's knife
trowing acts. Then Heero told them that he got a job as a regular gofer at a doctor's office.
As well as projecting the image of a normal high school student and furthering his High School
Career and how he's going to start colledge at the end of summer. As well as telling them that
he got scholarships all over space and the entire Earth's Sphere because of his academic and
athletic achivements. He also told them what university he was going to. As well as what he was
going to major in, computer teconology, of course.
By the time they finished talking, four hours had passed. They had all decided that
they would go with Rashid to pick up Wufei. There was nothing else to be done, so they piled in
to the van and took off to the Shuttle port.
The ride there was a quiet one. During their discussion, Heero had found out that only the gundam pilots were going to be there. Either the others couldn't make it for various reasons, or they they just plain didn't want to come (Zechs and Une). But he was glad there wasn't going to be to many people. 'Besides,' he thought. 'Being surrounded by people who just happened to be your enemy not to long ago, and wanted you dead, well, isn't not my idea of a good time. I mean, considering the war and what it did to people. They might still want us all dead.'
Heero was greatly relieved when he heard that a certain pacifist princess wasn't coming. She was supposed to attend a peace meeting that was of the utmost importance. That made him very happy. She would undoubtedly chase after him and not give him a chance to be alone with Duo. Much less talk with him at any time. Even if he wasn't going to admit his feelings to Duo, he would have still liked to talk to him. Maybe Duo felt the same way and would say something, but knowing Duo, he would wait until they were alone and not blurt it out in front of everyone. However if Relena were there, she would probably stick to Heero like glue. Therefore, not leaving his side and not giving Duo the chance to say anything like that. So therefore, Heero was glad.
By the time Heero had finished his musings, the car had stoped at the shuttle port. It was time to pickup Wufei. Questions was, where was he?
He was very hard to find. He blended in with everyone else in the shuttle port. But they found him. They did not surprise him when they walked up behind him though. His skills as a martial artist had trained him to sense the presence of others. As they walked up, he was the first to talk.
"Why hello everyone." He said as he turned around. Like Heero, he to had noticed that Quatre and Trowa had grown quite a bit. He had also notice that, like him, Heero had not grown more than an inch since the last time he saw him. He was alittle jelous at Quatre, the arabian had managed to grow taller then him. Trowa, on the other hand had always been taller then him so he wasn't going to complain about that. "I see Maxwell hasn't gotten here yet, I was kind of expecting him to be one of the first ones here."
"Well hi Wufei," Quatre answered. "and Duo would have been one of the first ones here, but his flight was delayed so he won't be here until tommorow." Quatre continued, polite smile on his face.
"Is that so, well, at least we'll be able to enjoy one night of peace. It has been awhile since we saw each other last. So how have you been?" Wufei said.
"Oh, I've been fine." Quatre answered.
"As have I." stated Trowa.
"I've been OK as well." Heero put in.
"So how have you been, Wufei?" Quatre asked politely.
"I've been alright." Wufei answered.
"So what do you guys say, we go back to my house and get some much needed sleep." Quatre sugested. "Then we can talk some more. Tomorrow afternoon we can all come pickup Duo and see what he's been up to."
"That sounds like a good idea to me. "Trowa said. A mischevious gleam in his eyes. Then his eyes shifted to Quatre. Quatre blushed, then started walking away. He then noticed the absence of three people behind him, and turned around.
"Well, I guess we better get going then, shall we?" Quatre asked, still blushing as well as laughing nervously.
Trowa couldn't help but smirk, as well as feel a little pleased with himself. Heero just simply rolled his eyes and Wufei's face looked a bit disgusted. Once Heero caught sight of that, he just had to laugh. That stopped everyone in their tracks. Did Heero Yui, the 'Perfect Soldier' just laugh. He never laughs, but he did. However that was impossible, he dosn't laugh unless he blows something up. But he didn't blow anything up, they were almost sure of that. 'He must be softening up' they all thought. After that, they just shrugged their shoulders and continued walking. Heero was slightly confused until he realized what he just did. Then he joined his friends in going back to the van.
The van ride was, again, quiet. (It would seem that no one likes to talk in cars.) This time however, it was also very long, or so it seemed to Heero and everyone else. Everyone was tired. Quatre actually fell asleep on Trowa's shoulder. But Trowa didn't really mind, in fact, he enjoyed it. However he didn't fall asleep from fear of waking Quatre. Wufei however did, he did just get off the shuttle and needed some sleep, his job was very tiresome. However, he didn't fall asleep on Heero's or Trowa's shoulders. He decided the window was a good place to sleep, so he stuck with that. Heero couldn't sleep though. He wasn't sure why. Trowa didn't seem in the mood for talking, lost in the young Arabian's sleeping face. (Usa:In case you were wondering Rashid is driving.)
In a way, Heero was a little jealous. Quatre and Trowa seemed so close, they seemed close during the war as well. To be honest, he had expected those two to get together eventually after the war. 'They are probably the only ones who kept in touch with each other after the war.' Heero thought to himself. He really did envy them for their closeness. He really has longed for a relationship like that. But the person he wants one with isn't even there. He didn't even know if he felt the same way about him. Well, hopefully he would find out this week. But if he didn't, he didn't know what he would do. He would most likely suffer in silent agony and resume his old, normal life. He at least knew what he wouldn't do. He wouldn't become a Relena Peacecraft wanna-be and stalk Duo. That would only drive him away. He would not want that.
Before Heero could finish his musings, the van stopped. Trowa shook Quatre gently to wake him. While Wufei was woken up in a way he would have prefered not to have been. Wufei was woken up by Rashid opening the door. Well, he wasn't accually awake until he hit the cold hard driveway in a rather undignifide heap. Needless to say, the young chinese boy was rather embaressed, and of course, everyone else laughed their heads off.
After everyone supressed their laughter and got out of the van, they headed to the house. Once in the house, Rashid showed Heero and Wufei to the rooms they'll be staying in. They also learned that Duo will be in the room right beside Heero. After that was figured out they both said goodnight to both each other and Rashid. They then went into their respected rooms.
After entering the room and turning the light on. Heero looked around to find it quite pleasent. A large blue bed, situated in the far left corner of the room, a table adjacent to the bed, and a dresser in the near right corner. In the far right corner, was a full body lengh mirror. After a small yawn, Heero decided it was time for bed. Heero sat down on the bed, got under the covers, layed down and went to sleep.
(The Next Day)
"Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep" the alarm clock rang."Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-crash." He was not in the mood for listening to another long anoying "Beeep.'So what to do, turn it off, of course. "I guess it's time to wake up.' He thought to himself. 'Why did I set my alarm clock anyway?' With a shrug of his shoulders he got up to get a shower.
He enjoyed the warm spray and the feel of water all over his body. When he was finally awake he lathered up and washed himself clean. Then he steped out of the shower and dressed himself in a regular red T-shirt and jeans. Heero YUi was ready for another day, and today was going to be a good day. How could it not be, he was going to see Duo again, he hoped. But why wouldn't he, it's not like anything was wrong. Today was the day everyone would be together, at last.
When he got downstairs, he could smell the sweet smell of pancakes. When he got into the living room, he noticed that he was the last one to wake up and come down.
"Good morning Heero." Quatre greeted with a big smile. "Did you have a nice night?" Quatre asked kindly.
"Good morning, Quatre, Trowa, Wufei, and to answer your question, yes." Heero answered, then gave a polite, but small smile in return.
"Good morning Heero." Trowa and Wufei said as they nodded in return.
"So I'm the last one up, huh." Heero said, not really expecting a response.
"Yeah, to our surprise, we were expecting you to be up and walking around when we got up." Quatre said.
"Well, that didn't happen. So what's the plan for today?" Heero asked.
"Well, the rest of us thought about it and we decided... That we could eat breakfast, then we could go and pick up Duo at the shuttle port. So, what do you think of that for a plan?" Quatre asked as he explained what he had planned.
"That sounds good." Heero agreed.
They all got up and headed for the kitchen. Once in the kitchen, they sat down at the table and dished out the breakfast and ate it.
After they finished their food. They all piled into the van. Deciding that they would give Rashid a break, and spare him the agony of riding in a van with a chattering Duo. They decided they would go alone, Trowa drove.
The ride there was surprisingly not quiet. They talked about the regular things. Like telling Wufei what they did after the war, and he told them what he did as well. He told them how he had joined the preventers and how Sally was his partner and the reason why she couldn't come.
Aparently, they couldn't give up more then one of their best agents. Especially when they're the agency that stops terrorist actions before they even start. Not only that, Sally is one of they're best doctors. So they can't let her go.
At the end of their discussion, they made it to the shuttle port. So they parked and entered the building to go and pick up Duo. Now finding him, that was another story. There where so many people there and all were wearing black suits.
"Well, better start looking." Wufei said as he heaved a sigh. He was not looking forward to looking for the "Violet Eyed Baka." Especially in a shuttle port full of people in black. Little did he or the others know they were being approached by a man dressed in black. Who, incidently had violet eyes. Or at least they didn't know of his presense, not until Heero was slapped on the back.
Heero was a bit taken aback at the sudden asalt and fell forward, but managed to catch himself before he hit the floor. He then turned around to see a man. The man was dressed in black with a four foot long braid. The mans eyes were violet, and on his neck was a golden cross that looked vaguely familiar.
"Hi everyone! Man, has it been awhile. So how have you been? I've been great, Oh, and Heero, sorry man. You just looked so approachable. I couldn't resist. I didn't hurt you did I?"
END CHAPTER FOUR.
WOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!! Yeah my longest chapter. This one took me forever to even think of. But I at least think it's good.
OK, to clear up a few things. First off, Quatre and Trowa. They did keep in touch after the war. Or at least, that's how I made it, and for the past few years, they were going out.
Next Chapter: I Dunna Know. It's still to be determind so you won't find out until it comes out.
Usa:Sorry if there are any mistakes I missed unfortunately I have another of my migraines so I
couldn't think right.
