The weather is warming and almost all of the snow has melted. The trees are beginning to bud and the flowers are blooming. The crew from the construction company that Barry has contracted to build the new barn and office for Drake Security arrived the first week of April and work has officially begun. The security firm he engaged to beef up security at the ranch per Scoot's recommendations has almost completed their work. Barry and his Mom, Virginia have settled in nicely at the ranch. Virginia and Bob Kenner are seeing each other regularly and Barry couldn't be happier. His Mom seems younger and happier than he can ever remember. But his old Hollywood life is about to intrude. Barry is scheduled to go to New York for the premier of his last movie. He will make appearances in New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles. He is dreading every minute. ****** Eric and I have settled into our new life as Beth and Michael Mitchell. We now live in New York City and Eric hates everything about it.