"Sounds good to me! Looks like you guys got everything planned. I'm gonna go hang with Egovin before entertaining our meal..." he gave me a grin and continued, "...I mean guests" Chris got up and went out the door. I knew he was joking but it still bothered me a bit. I just shook my head.

Ray sighed but let it go. "Well I guess we can continue this a little later tonight. People are going to be arriving soon." He got up to leave but I stayed where I was and pretended to be admiring the artwork. I still couldn't believe they were having a party and the local...