When did you get so smart?

“Baby, I might have to travel overseas again tomorrow.” Ben announced. He was thinking of accompanying Jefferson back.

“If it’s to B country, then no. Unless” Dana paused; Lara looked nervously at Ed, but he seemed to be concentrating wholeheartedly on the steak.

“Unless??” Ben knew he wouldn’t like this option either.

“I can come along.” Dana pursed her lips “and follow you like a second skin.”

“Me too… me too...” Lara’s eyes twinkled as she looked at Ed.

“I am not going.” Ben sat back.

‘This was her intention.’ Dana giggled however her face changed serious as she turned to Ed “When are you planning to retire?”

“Never” Ed spoke without thinking but soon realized his folly.

“That’s fine. We can go together on all your missions. I have done spy movies in the past, so I am up to speed on my homework.” Lara smirked.

Ed’s face was black as a pot, he turned to scowl at Dana.

“I am scared.” Dana blinked pitifully at Ben before hiding behind him. She poked her tongue mischievously a