The Commissioner didn't stay very long. Soon after the other Officer left, he also said his goodbyes, claiming to have other engagements that he needed to attend.
Before he left, he turned to Tanaga. "Please, I'd like to take this opportunity to invite the two of you to dinner at my home while you're here. I would be honored. Will you come?" The Commissioner asked warmly, looking at Ashley.
Tanaga felt obligated to accept his invitation. The man had made a special trip as a favor to him, after all. He thought he should return the kindness. "We'd love to. Just let us know when. We're happy to attend." He turned to Ashley as if he wanted approval. "Right, honey?"
Ashley was stunned by his question. She put on the sweetest smile she could manage and cordially replied. "Sure! We'd be happy to come." She said, dutifully seconding Tanaga's response as not to embarrass him in front of the Commissioner.
