She was probably one of the lucky ones who seldom put on extra weight because their system metabolized anything they put in their mouth."You are looki...g all smug and comfortable there, Danny boy. Like the cat that ate the canary."He had to laugh because in a sense she had hit the mark right on the head. He was feeling a little smug because he had tested his appearance on more than one "old hand" that day and found that he was able to blend in without any suspicion in the least. It was a comfort. While he was talking, I removed my herb samples from my backpack. Once the lab techs were gone, I gave Max the five samples of herbs that Betty and I decided might be scarce in the Multiverse.Max was able to readily identify four of the five herbs. Two were fairly common, and the other two, while not common, were also not rare. He sent the fifth sample to the lab for testing.Max said, “Doug, there is a rumor of a new sugar source and the prices are way down from your prior sale price. The. She collapses back onto the bed, her breathing heavy as I bring us back down. I was very gentle as I withdrew from her and rolled off of her. I was panting and my body covered in sweat. Never before had I let myself go that completely. I pulled her into my arms and kissed her forehead. " You are amazing, Catherine," I whispered as I looked at her, emotion shining in my eyes.She gives me a weak smile as she curls up against me, her hand curling against my chest. " If you say so," she chuckled. You anywhere near? I ask. Sure am, on my way up youre development now. I accidentally hang up on him in my rush to get changed. I throw my clothes across my bed (sleeping bag which serves as my bed) and quickly dress, smoothing and perfecting every inch of it. The door wrings just as I slip on my last sandal and I rush to the door. I swing it open, smiling up into the handsome face of Jay Royce. Wow, he says, taking in my appearance. I smile girlishly and glance down at my feet, then back up..