Jeremy called Penny later that day. Joey watched her as she picked the call. Jeremy told her he was having a good time in Cairo. He had made many friends and was out at parties all the time.

"But there isn't a girl here to touch you for looks or charm" Jeremy continued saying. "I miss you so much darling, so much that sometimes I wish I didn't accept this job. Anyways Six months isn't such a very long time and with the way things are going over here... With all the fun... I'm not even going to notice how long it is"

His words brought Penny no comfort. She...