The Enigma Dragon - A CATS Tale

Juan and Julie lounged in bed and continued the previous night’s discussion.

Juan reassured, “Sweetheart, just give me a few more days here with EZ and Quip to make sure they are not going to be targeted again. Then, I promise to be on a plane home to you and the kids. Everything will be fine with me, but I don’t want you to let your guard down.”

Julie responded, “I know, but I feel a little guilty leaving you here going over the last details when I should be here helping.”

Juan gently reminded, “Now don’t forget that the team is all assembled and looking for direction, so it doesn’t make sense for both of us to be here with no one driving the business. And you know how Juan Jr. and Gracie have missed us. One of us should get back. I mean, think of poor Maude trying to deal with those two growing terrors! We need you home now, and I’ll finish up this business as quickly as I can. I promise, “Julie frowned at Juan and scolded, “The last time you promised me something similar, we had to hunt for your whereabouts and break you out of jail!”

Juan somewhat indignantly responded, “Hey, it isn’t always my fault! But in the meantime, I need you to also promise not to get into any trouble. It could happen. Right?”

Julie smirked and retorted, “Moi? In trouble? Oh push-tush! I’ll be fine. I don’t go courting trouble like you, mister oh I have to crash land a plane in the desert and also my plane is on auto-pilot heading to the ground because of a computer virus!”

Juan reflected for a moment then gently offered, “Honey, thanks for saving my backside so many times. If the tables ever get turned, I will be there hunting for you. I just hope it won’t be like the time you drug me out of that dungeon in China. It would devastate me to see you that worked over. I will come for you whenever you are in trouble, even though I know it will never happen, okay?”

Julie mushed into Juan and, after a passionate kiss, quickly pulled away and hopped out of bed. She raced to the shower with Juan hot on her heels. They cleaned up after steaming up the mirrors in the bathroom even further. Julie dressed and finished her packing. Juan carried her suitcase as they walked outside to the waiting car.

One more passionate kiss and Julie entered the car for transport to the airport. As the cab pulled away, a stray tear got away from her eye before she could trap it.