Journal Entry 146 / 0571 I walked up behind Rainy, who was other oblivious to what was going on around her, and tapped her on the shoulder.Journal Entry 146 / 0571 I walked up behind Rainy, who was other oblivious to what was going on around her, and tapped her on the shoulder. "Hoya, kiddo." She turned and squealed, "Daddy!" I jumped out of the way of her chair as she rose and pushed it clear so fast it scooted away from the table about two meters. I caught it before it fell over. Her smile went from Tindal ear to Tindal ear as she hugged me, jumping up and down gently. "Oh, its so good to see you!" I hugged her back just as hard. "It's good to see you, too, sweetheart. So how's the PAS business?" "You don't want to talk business, do you?" She nearly pouted. "How's mom? How're my brother and sister?" I smiled. Rainy, for some reason I cannot fathom, has always had a fascination with her younger siblings. "Alexi and Elizabeth are fine, sweetheart. How's your girl friend?" "Perry? She's fine." A small blush crossed her eyes. "We're getting reaquainted; I've been in space for awhile, you know." I hugged her close. "I know, sweetheart. It's great when you come home again. Have you talked to Richard yet?" She shook her head. "Not yet. But I will, I will. My leave is for a couple of months. It's a major refit of the ship." "Good," I said. "I missed you." "Missed you too, Daddy." She hugged me tightly and said, "I really hate to do this, but I have to run." "So soon?" I asked. "I just got my lunch." "I know, but I promised Perry I would meet her around six. |