Where was the Secret Service?

"You're safe!" Eldon heard his father exclaim. The relief in his voice spoke volumes about the love he had for this woman. He heard the same tones whenever he spoke to any of his wives.

Eldon felt a pang of jealousy strike him that he couldn't explain. He'd never lusted after any of his stepmoms before, and generally considered his father to be a lucky man to have the love of so many beautiful women. He shoved the feeling down with a confused vengeance.

Gloria's arm slipped around his waist as she rested her head on his shoulder. "I love happy endings," she declared.

Shlee sniffed and gave him an odd look. "Don't get happy too quick. I meant what I said about your father being in danger. Everyone get in the room."

"Wait a minute," Shelly demanded as Eldon moved to the room. "How do we know we can trust you? For all we know, you could be the danger."