Eileen French looked up at the tall man standing in front of her, all six foot four of him.

"It's nice to meet you, Lieutenant Commander Amendola." She shook hands with him.

"Please. While I'm here, it's just Dix. I'm out of uniform physically and mentally."

"Well, then, Dix, welcome to Newport, Maine. I know you'll enjoy your stay here."

"I'm sure I will," he agreed "I'm really looking forward to it."

She cocked her head. "I didn't ask you, but how ...