Knowing that Stephen hadn’t done anything with Cathy since hooking up with Mel, he added, “She’s down to a couple times a week.”“That’s go...d news, I guess. Isn’t it?” Stephen asked.“It is very good news. I’m happy for her,” Jake said.“Good,” Stephen said.Jake said, “I’ve wanted to move on and get into a real relationship for some time now.”“So that is good news. Now you can chase after the girl of your dreams so long as she isn’t too gorgeous,” Stephen said.“I know,” Jake said fidgeting in his. Do you want to walk with us and think about it en route?” With a nod, we all finished our drinks and set off. Arriving at our hotel, Josh dithered for a moment, then seemed to square his shoulders and straightened his spine. With another nod, he opened the door for me. In our room, Callum got some water for us as I waved Josh into a chair. Dropping my bag on the dressing table, I ditched my heels. Gesturing to Josh’s lap, I asked, “May I?” He looked unsure, so I just settled myself in his. Look’s like it’s just you and me.” She flopped down onthe sofa, picked up an old magazine, and started leafingthrough it.Bobo trotted over to where she was seated and rested hishead on the cushion next to her, looking up with big,sad eyes. “So, you are as lonesome as me, huh, boy?” Shescratched the dog’s head. “Maybe we ought to go out andfind you a girlfriend and me a boyfriend. That wouldtake our minds off our woes, now wouldn’t. “So you think there’s going to be a next time?” I asked quizzically. “Big brother, after what we have both just experienced, I think you and I BOTH know there is definitely going to be a next time”. She said matter of factly.Again, I always hate it when she’s right, but this time I think I could live with it. By the time we’ve both had our fun and got ourselves back in order it was about early evening. Abby and I decided to pull anchor and head back for the dock. After getting the boat situated.