I wanted to completely take over as the woman of this house. And in many ways I already was. She would always do anything I asked for, as ...ost people did. I was just used to getting my way. Despite practically always bending over backwards for me, I never had the courage to completely take away her power until a few years later. When she finally decided to put her foot down and not get me a real puppy. Big mistake. Never the less, I was still. ”~~~~A small bistro was a few blocks away. Inside, Beth and I talked and joked. Having only met for real the night before, I expected awkwardness, embarrassment, even late regret. Instead, we were as comfortable as old friends. It helped that Beth was mesmerizing to watch—her face, hands and huge eyes telegraphing every emotion. How could she go through life being such an open book?We were just finishing our meals when Beth flashed a serious look. “So, Amanda was flirting pretty hard this. Every time I noticed this guy, he was checking out her legs, cleavage and doing anything he could to look up her short skirt. There was still no shortage of slightly perverted comments in an attempt to woo her.He would even try to politely brush up against her and put his arm around her. She shrugged it off very well and playfully kept her distance. She would look at me as to bail her out but I didn't.I invited him back to the house for a few brews (wife does not drink) so I had to try real. Next you experienced all of the nuances of giving birth and we made sureit was a natural child birth - one with no pain killers. And lastly youexperienced holding the miracle that came from inside of you. Now youare the mother of a young girl - the single mother of a baby with noofficial father. How did it feel to be pregnant and then abandoned bythe one who impregnated you?"Scott yells back in his mind and in his mouth "Nonsense! I am ScottMcCormick - macho mail football superstar. I am.