Chapter 40A LOW-LEVEL conversation welcomed Fritz home. George and Lois had waited to thank him before they left. Al Kennedy was chatting with Jane and Ashley in the family room. Fritz rejoined Linda and their parents at the dining room table. “I wonder if I'll see him again?” Fritz said to no one in particular. Conversations stopped and the dining room refilled. “Fritz,” asked Tim, “what did the president mean when he said you saved his life twice?” “You all know about Geneva. Fortunately Tony had come here to speak to my classes, so we had the ability to trigger the portal immediately. Jane told us where to find the president. So we went after him and brought him back. On Thanksgiving, while you were in the Blue Room, we went to a nearby office. Mr. Koppler pulled a gun. I pushed the

