"How long?"

"Two weeks, starting July 31st. We want you out there the 30th to appear at an event in Boston, though."

As host of the show, I'd get a lot more screen time, I'd do the voice-overs, and get more dives in. I could do it, but I couldn't leave Amy with just the girls. "I'm in. Send me the details."

"Do you think Amy would want to make the appearance with you?"

"I'll ask, but I doubt it. Weekends with Kai are precious, and she isn't continuing to the expedition." A few more minutes and she hung up.

I filled the girls in on what was happening. As...