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The late breakfast was interrupted by a phone call from Lucy to give him a couple of times and days to come assist with her classes. Nodrog also had band practice a few times this week, which worked out since the show last week had to be cancelled because Steven and him were out of town. He did get a little enjoyment out of the glow the four had from their evening romp. The three girls and the little cross dressing lion looked rather bright this morning.

Nodrog and Sherman had little work this week, which the others found a little irritating. Granted it pertained to something they couldn't talk about with them. It did make it more amusing to them. Stacy would have a busy week training and filling out more paperwork.

"What time are the practices at?" Sherman asked as the two of them headed up to Mr. October's office.

"Tonight at seven and then Friday night at eight. The actual gig is Saturday night at eight." Nodrog said.

"I might have to make time for that." Marko said as they walked up to him. "It would be interesting to hear how well you can play."

"A little out of practice still, but I have worked most of the rust out." Nodrog said and wiggled his fingers.

"At least Nodrog stands correctly. Sherman is undoubtedly military." A younger man said. Along with his usual assistant, Kitty and Catlin, his secretary and the young man were present in the large office.

"Sean is right, you need to relax." Catlin teased.

Sherman looked at himself in a mirror then to Nodrog. "What am I missing?"

"Body language, you look at attention even at rest. Observe Mr. October, Kitty and Catlin." Nodrog said and pointed to the three in turn.

Sherman did and to him it looked like they were standing like anyone else. Catlin walked over and stood behind him. She put her hands on his shoulders and pressed down. "Relax."

Kitty walked over to Mr. October. "If you notice, his shoulders are slightly slouched. Not so much as to be lazy, but comfortable and confident. His feet while shoulder width apart, one leg is slightly turned out giving him an open personality. It's subtle."

"Apparently so." Sherman said as Nodrog chuckled at him.

"We will have to work on getting you to loosen up a little as time goes on. Sean is here to measure you both for suits. As it stands, shoes are still out of the question for our metal colleague." Marko said and sipped at his coffee.

"Never had a need, till now." Nodrog chuckled. Unlike the others, his legs were more dragon than human. He walked on his toes like dragons... or normal dogs and cats, a digitigrade. Also more dragon like than human was his lack of two toes, which didn't matter since he had sharp metal claws.

"I doubt you would find them comfortable anyways." Kitty said.

"True, this is the most clothing I have had to wear." Nodrog laughed at young assistant's embarrassment. "Aside from a few barbarian kings, I suppose most nobles and kings did wear a considerable amount."

"We do have to look the part." Marko said with a smile.

"Your wings will be difficult... spread them so I can get a couple measurements." Sean said.

Nodrog did as he was directed. He tried not to laugh too much as the young man had to ask for assistance to measure a single wing's span. His full wing span was a foot greater than his height and tail combined. Why they needed to know his tail was six feet long for a suit was a little odd, but he didn't question.

After Sean had gotten measurements from Sherman they could work a little on his social graces... Which his mother would not be proud of, she did teach him some manners. Thankfully it was not something that needed to be rushed, and part of Sean's job was teaching the finer points of social interaction. Marko did not have the time to keep up with all of it, and had Sean check for things when he was going to meet clients and business partners worldwide. First impressions and all.

While Nodrog and Sherman were upstairs, the others had gone off to get a start on their work. Alice and Samantha went down to the shop to meet with Jim, Kenny and several others for their heavy equipment certifications.

"We all know Alice can drive everything with wheels or tracks, why does she need to do this?" Someone asked, it did draw a little laughter from those present.

"Actually this year she is helping us check all of you." Kenny said and handed Alice a clip board. The crowd murmured about how it made sense.

"Those of you just doing truck and RV are with Alice. Kenny and I are covering everything else." Jim said.

"So do I get extra credit for last night?" Samantha asked quietly as they walked over to one of the tractor trucks.

"Maybe." Alice said with a little smile.

Jenny took Stacy down to the dive room again. Stacy had his own apartment once he got some furnishings for it. They were meeting Katie to get him fitted and equipment checked out to him permanently. Considering the cost of the equipment, they wanted to be double sure everything was correct.

"We will have to order you a helmet to use with a surface system, but I set aside the equipment you used for the test. That is if you liked it." Katie said.

"That makes it easy. Much better than the stuff I have." Stacy said.

"Do you know if you and Alice are even going?" Katie asked as she pulled things off of a shelf.

"Alice has to, since she is the only person who can back up Jim or Kenny on the winch truck. Kathrin said I will be on the dive platform helping you." Jenny said.

"What are we doing out there?" Stacy asked.

"Recovering some large safes and two enormous vaults. They sank with the west coast branch and it has taken years to get them excavated to the point we can recover them." Katie said.

"That doesn't sound difficult." Stacy said and took the bag with the stuff in it.

"All but two will be cake. For those, we are having to work with a crane company that has the largest floating cranes in existence." Katie said.

"Think bank vault, but way bigger." Jenny said.

"At least I will get to burn lots of rod." Stacy said with a smile.

"That's no joke. So what else are you two doing today?" Katie asked.

"Take these to my apartment and then I don't know." Stacy said.

"We can get you some basic furniture from the supply store. For a bed we will have to go off base along with TVs and such." Jenny said.

"So where are the boys at?" Katie asked and giggled a little as the two blushed.

"We don't know." Jenny shrugged. They didn't tell them where they were going.

"That's rather odd. I thought he always told you." Katie said.

"Not even a hint this time. It is not like he is a little kid." Jenny said and smiled.

"Guess you have a point there. Don't suppose you and Alice have picked a day yet." Katie said as she filled out paperwork.

"We are thinking before the recovery trip. So early spring. Still waiting on hard dates for that before we can pick a day." Jenny said while Stacy signed his name a dozen more times. The joys of paperwork, it never ends.

They carried his things up to the apartment. "It is rather bare." Stacy said as he opened the door.

"An easy fix." Jenny said.

"Are you sure you don't mind walking me through all of this stuff?" Stacy asked as he set the last thing away.

"Not at all. Every new hire gets a senior staff member assigned to them to help with this stuff. Alice is Nodrog's and I am yours. Normally it would have been Sherman, but seeing as his... special duties interfere with this sort of thing. I volunteered to take his place." Jenny smiled as she spoke.

"There is a lot to do. I can see how it could get overwhelming. I really appreciate the help." Stacy said as they rode down to the floor with the stores.

"At least I get to help you with normal stuff. Some of the things we still keep finding we need to teach Nodrog... Its been rather interesting." Jenny said.

"Like what?" Stacy asked.

"Well for one, not eating people. Women are not property. Actually we have had to teach him how to live as a person and not as a slave or someone's pet." Jenny said.

"I could see where some of his old habits could cause a problem. Still I could put up with a lot to get to have him to myself." Stacy blushed, but it was the truth.

"Before he lived with us, I would have given any guy to you... But now." Jenny's thought just trailed off.

"Its not so easy. I understand, I really do." Stacy said and he followed Jenny into the supply store. He watched her as she walked over to one of the staff. Stacy understood because he was in the same situation... and Jenny was the girl he had feelings for.

Actually he was a little worse off since he had a thing for Sherman and Nodrog. Granted the dragon was more from what he was then who he was. All three of them were taken and deeply involved with someone else. The other night didn't really help any.

He was usually quiet so no one really noticed. Jenny helped him pick out some cute things for his apartment before they headed out to get a bed and some other things he would need. And while a four post covered bed would be very cute and girly, Stacy didn't need that girly... Especially if he wanted a chance at getting a guy in bed with him.

"You don't mind if we make one more stop do you?" Jenny asked. They had already found and ordered him a bed and bedroom set after they left base. Now they were out and about down town looking for other things.

"Not at all." Stacy smiled and was a little surprised that Jenny lead him into a dress store.

"What brings you down here Jenny? And who is your adorable little friend." Amber asked as Jenny lead Stacy further into the store.

"This is Stacy, she just started working with all of us. We are out getting some things for her apartment. And since we were in the area, I wanted to talk to you about something." Jenny said.

"Of course. As you can see I am not very busy at the moment." Amber said with a smile. Aside for Jenny and Stacy the store was empty.

"I think I might want a very different design for our dresses..." Jenny said sheepishly with a smile.

"Different how? I am still drawing some ideas out." Amber said.

"Like simple different... like not even technically wedding dress simple." Jenny said.

"I guess I don't follow, I thought the dress was the important part?" Stacy said.

"That's what all of my customers usually think." Amber said.

Jenny just blushed. "A close friend reminded us the wedding is supposed to be about Alice and I, not the event itself."

Amber and Stacy nodded in agreement. "Your friend does raise a point, so what are you thinking?" Amber asked.

"Well that's the problem. I don't really know. I think Alice is beautiful no matter what, I guess I don't want her natural beauty to be overshadowed by what she is wearing." Jenny said and looked down at the floor. She really didn't know what she was trying to say.

"We do have some time. I think I might be able to come up with a few ideas." Amber said.

"I'm sure you can." Jenny said and dug for her phone as her text alert went off.

While Jenny looked at her message Amber eyed Stacy. "Seeing anything you like?"

"Several things actually." Stacy said and brushed his hair aside.

"I do have most things in petite sizes, or I can make them." Amber said.

"Alice wants us to meet them for dinner. Would you like to come along Amber?" Jenny asked.

"I would, but I am waiting for a few ladies to come in for sizing their dresses." Amber reached out and caught Jenny's arm. "Before you go, give me Alice and your favorite colors. It will give me some things to play with."

"That's easy, mine is green and Alice's is of course red." Jenny said.

"With two candy red cars, you would have thought I could have guessed. Still I think I might have an idea already. Have a good night." Amber said.

"You too, and thanks for understanding." Jenny said.

"So who is the close friend that gave you the idea?" Stacy asked as the two hopped on a trolley to head someplace. Stacy was glad Jenny knew how to get around. It had been so long since he lived here, he had forgotten.

"Of all people, Nodrog. He said his favorite wedding he had attended was an outdoor one and the bride wore a very simple blush colored dress with a cherry blossom crown. I really like that kind of idea. But I am kind of silly because I think Alice is pretty even covered in grease and oil." Jenny said.

"I don't think that is silly at all. So where are we meeting them?" Stacy asked as a couple of boys tried to flirt with them.

"A new Asian restaurant. I can't think of the name right now. But Nodrog prefers his food... not cooked." Jenny said.

Stacy followed Jenny after they got of the trolley. "I am going to say no matter what, the two of you will look positively radiant."

"That's so sweet. And I am sure you will make someone a beautiful bride when you find the right one." Jenny said and put her arm around Stacy as they walked down the crowded sidewalk.

Since Jenny and Stacy were so much closer they had to stand around and wait for everyone else to arrive. Stacy was mostly quiet throughout dinner, not because they did not include him, but he was a little shy. Granted the dragon was a little quiet compared to the rest of the rather large group. Of course there were eight of them at the table since after dinner they would go to the club to hear Nodrog play.

Despite not looking like he did when his father was alive, that still caused problems. "Hey the little freak isn't allowed." Another bouncer said.

It was actually Alice that raised the biggest fuss about the bouncer's comment. So much so that Cid and Brian both came out to see what the problem was. While Jim and Carrel were a little confused, Nodrog and Stacy were the only quiet ones.

Stacy had managed to not cry or get upset over the downright nasty things they called him. Actually he was calm when Nodrog caught his arm. He looked up at Nodrog who asked where he was going. "Home. I know when I am not wanted." Stacy said quietly as the others argued.

"You're not going alone." Nodrog said.

Stacy started crying quietly as Nodrog picked him up and carried him away. The pair were more than a block away when everyone noticed they were gone. Which actually stunned them all silent. When Sherman and Winston caught up to where they were last seen, they were completely gone.

"Your phone is ringing." Stacy said softly as he felt the phone buzz away in Nodrog's shirt pocket. The dragon had put both arms around Stacy and leapt to the sky.

"Let it." Nodrog grumbled as they glided to the giant building.

"You could have stayed." Stacy said as they landed on the roof.

"Why? If all of my friends are not welcome, why stay?" Nodrog said. He set Stacy down and he leaned against the railing. They were looking west, the sun just below the edge of the mountains in the distance.

"Are you always a knight in somewhat shining armor?" Stacy asked and wiped the tears from his eyes.

Nodrog grunted. "Not always. I figured leaving without a word would carry more weight than joining the argument."

Stacy put his hands on the railing. "It means a lot to me."

"Would be better ways to end a day." Nodrog said as his phone rang again. Stacy jumped when he just crushed in in his hands. "Oops"

Stacy giggled when Nodrog smiled about breaking the phone. "I would disagree."

"How so?" Nodrog asked as Stacy moved closer and put both arms around one of his.

"Well you did sweep me off my feet and there is a rather nice sunset." Stacy said quietly as he blushed.

Nodrog just smiled, pulled him closer and they watched the sun finish setting in silence.

Alice, Jenny, Sherman and Samantha spent a good hour after they got back looking for them. "Well they are not in our apartment or his." Alice said.

"Not in the lounge, cafeteria or any of the little shops." Samantha said.

"That's because neither of them are in the building." Sherman said as he walked over to the three.

"Then where are they?" Jenny asked.

Sherman motioned for them to follow him. After a ride up to the first floor of living quarters Sherman lead them outside. Where they found Stacy still in Nodrog's arms as the two watched the stars come out.

With the city a few miles to the north of the company compound, and the other buildings more to the north end... The stars were rather bright with the low level of light out this way.

"Finally found us." Stacy said as they walked over. He hoped Alice and Jenny wouldn't be mad at him.

"How long have the two of you been here?" Samantha asked.

"Shortly after we left." Nodrog said.

"I can see why, it is rather nice up here. Your phone not working?" Sherman asked.

"You could say that." Nodrog and Stacy both laughed as he held out the very clearly crushed phone. They all looked down at it before they joined in with their laughter.

"Now I am glad we didn't get you a expensive one." Alice said with a smile. Jenny put her arms around her.

"I think this might be better then being at the club." Jenny said and kissed the back of Alice's neck.

"You might be onto something Jenny." Sherman said and pulled Samantha close.

They all stood out on the roof until the very last of the sun's light faded and a hint of winter's chill blew in on the winds.

Chapter.

Well the girls left as the cold wind started blowing in. Leaving just Sherman and Nodrog out on the roof alone. "I expected an argument out of you. Not a silent retreat."

"I thought just by leaving it proved who the better person was." Nodrog said.

"That is a little odd coming from a monster... Although now saying it out loud, that is what makes it a rather bold statement. Jenny was about ready to start swinging when Carrel pointed out you both had left." Sherman said.

"Unfortunately you will notice more of that from the mortal races as time goes on." Nodrog could almost smell the first snow in the air.

"I hope you will help me overcome my own prejudices. Still for him to take all that flak because of who his dad is... It really pisses me off." Sherman said.

"It should. I suppose I will go down tomorrow and talk with them." Nodrog said.

"Might not be a bad idea. Speaking of talking..." Sherman said and turned to lean back against the railing to look up at the apartments.

"I'm listening." Nodrog said.

"I think I might have some feelings for Alice." Sherman said and wondered which apartment they were in.

"I thought you were going to tell me something I didn't know." Nodrog said and laughed when the wolf flipped him off.

"I am trying to be serious." Sherman scowled.

Nodrog looked up at the corner apartment a few floors up and saw Jenny sitting on the head board of her bed. "Would it help if I told you that they have the same problem?"

Sherman spotted Jenny sitting looking out the window. "They both like me?"

"Not quite, Alice has a small attraction to you. Thanks to Stacy, Jenny is the most confused. Stacy, still has his crush on you, but now Jenny and I are included." Nodrog waved as she waved to them. "Actually Samantha and I are the only ones who do not have mixed emotions."

"That's not how it looked when we found the two of you up here." Sherman said with a smile.

"Guess I can't fault you there. Stacy and Alice both deserve a better hand then what they have been dealt. " Nodrog said.

"You will get no argument from me. Considering how close all of us have become, it should be expected... Did you have any luck on your trip this morning?" Sherman asked. Jenny and Alice must have gone to bed now that their light was off.

"A former enemy is looking into something to help Alice. It is too soon to tell." Nodrog said.

"A former enemy?" Sherman asked and turned to look back over the compound.

"Enemy might be a little harsh, however she was against my creation from the very beginning. She was at the trial and saw all of it, including Jenny cutting herself." Nodrog said.

"I would guess after that, she had a change of heart." Sherman said.

"Threatening hunters if they harmed her protégé, might have helped." Nodrog said with a smile.

"Lilith's mentor then. They did seem rather shocked when you said you deserved it... I suppose I shouldn't get to hung up with details. After all I would greatly doubt we will do that again." Sherman said.

"Its hard to say." Nodrog glanced over to Sherman. "So what are you going to do?"

Sherman looked down at the ground, eighty one floors is a fair distance up. "Good question. How do you deal with it?"

"I am forever grateful for the time I get to spend with them. I take comfort in knowing when they pass they will be together forever in peace. Knowing that eases the pain." Nodrog said.

"That's an elegant way to say it sucks." Sherman chuckled.

"Well you did say, you were trying to be serious." Nodrog said.

"Fair enough. Answer me this, if a part of you had feelings for Lilith, did they die with him?" Sherman asked.

Nodrog was a little surprised by that question. "Elric loved her more than anything. While I felt everything he did, Lilith despised everything about me. She hated we took on my form, and being my flesh and bones. She hated how I was more in control of our shared body. Only after finding out the extent I went to keep anyone from suspecting her, did her opinion of me change."

"How often do you read our thoughts?" Sherman asked. It was a little unnerving since he never noticed Nodrog poking around his head.

"Not as often as you think. I did this morning, just as a precaution. Generally I only do so, if I think there is a solid reason to know. Using Jenny as an example, I did rather frequently after the fight with your dad. Stacy I kept a close eye on during the shoot out over the books." Nodrog said.

"In all honesty, the only one who I do so frequently, is Alice. Quite amazingly, she can speak telepathically to me with little trouble." Nodrog added after a little thought.

"Is there anything that mouse can't do?" Sherman asked absentmindedly.

"Nothing I have found." Nodrog said.

"I can't sleep..." Alice said as the two turned to look at her.

"Not exactly what I was thinking of." Sherman said.

"Everything all right?" Nodrog asked as she walked over to them.

"Except for the one thing, everything else is all right." Alice said. Sherman's slight embarrassment was cute.

"Mr. October had mentioned that. I don't know what to say." Sherman said.

"I thought I said I didn't want anyone knowing." Alice said a little hurt.

Nodrog put an arm around her. "Mr. October didn't know that until after he had asked if he could draw blood from us to test. Sherman won't tell anyone and neither will Mr. October now that they know its supposed to be a secret." Nodrog said.

"Test what?" Alice asked.

"He and Dr. Phillips want to check our blood for anything that might fight the illness." Sherman said.

"I'm surprised he asked." Alice said.

"So were we." Nodrog said.

"How did you sneak out here without Jenny knowing?" Sherman asked.

"Who said I needed to sneak. She sleeps like the dead." Alice said and turned to look at Nodrog. "How did being teleported give her a nightmare?"

"It is quiet the mental shock, and without physically touching them, it made it more so. Some people barf, and others have bad dreams." Nodrog hated lying to Alice and Jenny for any reason.

Sherman looked at his watch, the two of them had been out here for a few hours. It was now early in the morning. "I suppose I should consider going to bed. Not all of us can be tireless soldiers."

"Don't run off on my account. I had figured he was out here alone until I heard you both talking." Alice said.

"Actually..." Nodrog scooped up Alice in his arms. "Someone else should be in bed too."

"Well, I will see the two of you some time tomorrow." Sherman said.

Alice rested her head against Nodrog's shoulder. She was surprised by how safe she felt in a monster's arms. "How often do you plan on carrying me?" Alice asked as he closed and locked their apartment door behind them.

"I will carry you as far as you let me." Nodrog said quietly as he laid her in bed and took her coat off. She was in her flannel pajamas, it was a little cool in their room. Alice was sound asleep before he pulled their bedroom door closed.

Nodrog hung her coat up in the closet. He glanced at the sofa, but instead of sitting down, he left the apartment again. As his thoughts wondered, he found himself in the lounge. The bar tender and one other person the only people here. He paid for a bottle and racked the pool balls on a table.

Alice and Jenny were both slow getting around. "Where did he go now?" Jenny asked as she cooked them both breakfast.

"I don't know. Sherman and him were up pretty late last night, maybe neither went to bed." Alice said. Pancakes were one of the foods they both liked, and Jenny even liked putting fruit in them. She had gotten Jenny to try it once when they were out and ever since Jenny was hooked.

"Well ask him." Jenny teased.

"But his phone is broke." Alice said, then laughed with Jenny when she remembered she didn't have to use a phone to reach him.

Jenny flipped the last couple pancakes off the griddle and for once in a rather long time, the two sat down at their table to eat. Complete with proper utensils and everything. "So?"

"He was heading down to the club to talk about the other night." Alice said and took the whipped cream in a can from Jenny when she offered it.

"Knowing how he normally reacts, it was a rather shocking turn of events." Jenny said

"I don't think he wanted to cause a scene. From a little of what Sherman said about your three's trip, he was not very happy Stacy saw what he really is." Alice said.

"That's because I don't think he likes that part of himself any more. And maybe he thought people would have changed in that length of time." Jenny said.

"These are fantastic. I should have warned everyone. Wes had the same reaction at first when he found out who Stacy was. Actually Wes sucker punched the poor girl." Alice said.

"Glad you like them. Its easy to forget Wes and his old man worked for Stacy's dad. From my perspective it seems silly, but I can sort of understand Wes' reaction." Jenny said.

"I feel bad for Stacy... and you. You both deserve better families." Alice said.

"We have better families now." Jenny said as she reached across the table and caught Alice's hand.

"Right as always." Alice said with a smile.

Nodrog was at the club before they normally opened. Cid and Brian were both surprised to see him leaning against the building, arms crossed. "Morning." Nodrog said as they walked up to him.

"Morning." Brian and Cid replied.

Cid unlocked the door and let Brian and Nodrog inside. With the cold in the air, both of them had jackets on. Cid had a knit cap on his bald head this morning. Brian walked to the bar and flipped on the lights. "Need something warm to drink?"

"No thanks, I prefer the cold." Nodrog said and sat on a bar stool.

"Winston and Steven should be in any time." Brian said.

"We are all ready here." Winston said as Steven and him came out from the back. Both also had coats and hats on. Brian had turned on the coffee pot as the others took off their coats.

"I am a little surprised to find you here so early." Steven said.

"It did not seem like anyone was in the mood to talk last night. So I thought after you got some rest, this morning would work better." Nodrog said.

Winston sat a stool down from Nodrog. "Probably a good idea, none of us handled last night very well."

"Well, Nodrog and that little queer did." Brian grumbled.

"I think that is part of the reason Nodrog left Brian." Winston said.

"We can do without the name calling." Nodrog said and eyed Brian coldly.

"What do you know about it? You were napping when Kingpin Thompson was having his thugs extorting everyone in this town. Some of us lost family and friends in the mobs wars!" Brian shouted.

Nodrog waited for him to stop yelling. "I know all about it. And I know far more about it than any of you do. So shut the hell up and listen."

"Alright, what are we missing?" Steven asked.

"Firstly Stacy was beaten routinely by his dad, Kingpin. His medical file is miles longer than any of yours. Numerous broken bones, multiple concussions and severe internal bleeding. You have no idea the hell that boy barely managed to live through every day. To direct you hate at him, is beyond stupid. He did not have a life until after his father was killed." Nodrog said and looked at each one of them.

"Secondly, I have worked for people like Kingpin, and killed for them. Including their own family, their paranoia and insanity incomprehensible. I have also killed those very people to protect others. I have been on both sides more times than you can count. So trust me I understand more than any of you will ever comprehend." Nodrog said.

"That still doesn't mean we have to like him." Brian said.

"No, it doesn't. However I am not asking you to like him or even be his friend. Just respect the fact he is one of mine." Nodrog said.

"If I can forgive my brother, I am sure you can leave the kid alone. He was nice enough when I went to school with him." Winston said. He did not know who's son he was until he had moved here.

"We were pretty hard on him, and I don't want to worry about getting my ass kicked by a couple of girls." Steven said.

"I am sure Sherman's girl and Jenny could have caused a big problem if you and Stacy had not left." Winston said.

"Considering Samantha has the same training as Sherman, I doubt either bouncer would have a chance." Nodrog chuckled.

The others looked at each other and realized they did dodge a big problem. "I am still shocked you just left." Winston said.

"I wasn't going to let him walk home alone. That and I saw little point in arguing with you, since you do own this place." Nodrog said.

"Then why did you not stop your friends?" Brian asked.

"Because that would have caused a bigger problem. Trust me, leaving quietly was the best course of action." Nodrog said.

"Alright we will. So what do we do now?" Steven said.

"I will come back later tonight, alone, for practice. However I will be bringing several people with me tomorrow for the actual performance." Nodrog said and stood up to leave.

"Fair enough. We will see you later this evening." Winston said.