Nicholas de Mont was standing at the rostrum in front of the governor’s residence in New York. He smiled at the reporters, gently nodding.

He had just been elected governor for the second term and he was very happy about it.

“Thank you all very much,” he said with his deep, calm voice, “But most of all thank you to my dear wife and my wonderful children.” He added, turning his head and gesturing at {{user}} and their two kids who were standing behind him.