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With mock defensiveness Gwen shot back, "You were the one who wanted to discuss Student Council politics, that is boring enough when it's your own school, I can't imagine how dull it is when it is someone else's. That's where we lost him.""Touche," Cassie acknowledged the point."Anyway," Gwen began, rolling her eyes at her friend, "We were discussing copyright. Mickey Mouse, at least the Steamboat Willie version, became public domain this year. Cassie thinks the status quo is good. I think it's a bit excessive. What about you?"Parker hedged a bit, "I guess I'm not that familiar with it, you guys doing a school project or something?""You know, people can be interested in things outside of school," Cassie said."Fair enough, so what is the status quo?", Parker asked."Author's life time plus 70, or 95 years for work for hire, more or less," Cassie explained."Wow, that's a long time.""Exactly," Gwen jumped in, "the purpose of a copyright was to make sure the author could make a liv

"Anyway," he continued, "I was in a pretty dark place for a long time. I was lucky to have some friends who helped me through it, so it was my way of trying to be there for someone else. I didn't really know how you were handling it, and I think that bothered me too, it made me realize I didn't really know you.We've been part of each other's lives for a decade, and I feel like I've learned more about you tonight than I did in all the time. I'm sorry it took me so long to find out how awesome you are."She placed a hand gently on his cheek, "You know, I don't think you've complimented me once in the last ten years, and now it's twice in 2 minutes."He started to respond by she cut him off, "I'm not fishing for compliments, I'm glad we've gotten to know each other better too. And in the spirit of getting to know each other better, what exactly do you do? I mean I know you are in the Army, and your Dad says you've been promoted a bunch of times, but that's about all I know.""I'm an arm

She slid off the bed and disappeared into the bathroom. Parker took the opportunity to turn the bed down and place their clothing on a chair in the room. At least they wouldn't look too disheveled on the walk of shame he thought to himself.Gwen emerged and Parker took his turn in the bathroom. He came out to find Gwen under the covers, she lifted the blankets out of the way inviting him in. She rolled onto her side as he joined her, and he spooned against her warm body. His arm over her. She held his hand in hers."I hope Robert and Cassie are as happy as we are right now.""Me too," Parker answered, "but I don't think anyone could be as happy as I am right now."She squeezed his hand and snuggled back against him.Parker woke up with sunlight streaming though the windows. Gwen had tossed the covers off in her sleep, and he was content to lay quietly and admire her beauty in the morning light.Eventually she opened her eyes, rolled over, and discovered him watching her."Good morning

"Yeah, I've been working with him for almost 6 years now. He does what he says. The interactions I've had with his staff, well, they all seem to love him. I deal with a mixed bag, but he's one of my favorites. Good guy all the way around.""When do I have to decide?""Well, he's actually who I'm meeting with at 1, I was hoping I could tell him one way or another, and it's TOTALLY cool if you say no."She thought for a minute...what the hell, "I'll do it.""Awesome, I really hope this works out.""Me too."He glanced at his watch, "but now, I have to get you home so I can get across town for my meeting and deliver the good news".Back at her apartment Janet proofread the cover letter one last time and sent it off. No sense putting all her eggs in one basket after all. She was laying on the couch reading when her phone dinged at her to announce a text."Can you start this Sunday night?""Sure.""When are you free to do all the paperwork?""Tomorrow afternoon, ok?""1pm?""ok""814 Webb

"Nothing I can think of at the moment, and thank you," Janet replied.She made her way back to the car and headed home.Sunday rolled around, and she headed to work for the first time in months. The gate guards checked her ID and waved her through, and she was parking in the employee lot at 7:45 pm. A Toyota minivan had joined the Toyota Camry that had been in the lot before. She knocked on the guard shack door, Danny was behind the desk, he shook his head "no" at her then pointed towards the door. She put her finger on the sensor like Ty had and the scramble pad came to life. She tapped in her pin and heard the metallic click of the door unlocking."Sorry," Danny offered by way of explanation as she came in the door, "but everyone has to sign in and out, no piggybacking.""No worries, I'll try and remember that."A Hispanic woman was sitting at the table, she rose as Janet closed the door and extended her hand."I'm Maggie, nice to meet you."Janet took the proffered hand, looking th