"I'm not even gonna ask why. If you need me tonight I will be at church thanking God for the biggest surprise of my not all so wonderful life." Now, s...e really was laughing.There was no possible way this woman could be interested in me. But, what other possible reason could there be? It sure as hell wasn't my money. I was gonna go with the flow.The Riot wasn't. It was a very high class bistro that Elsie had insisted on taking me to. The food was great, and the dancing was of the mellow variety,. I didn't greet Mavis. "You asked me to call?" Yes I did. I wanted to tell you I'm sorry for hurting you." I let her expression hang there. Finally she continued, "Willie P, you're a salesman and so am I. You are supposed to negotiate if things aren't acceptable with the first offer. Why did you leave so suddenly? You also destroyed our wedding picture. That was mean." Mavis, the way you stated your position, I didn't see anything to negotiate. Most salesmen would be ecstatic to win on the first. Draga’s voice came back from the den, ‘What the fuck?’ All three diners smiled to themselves. When they had all finished the dishes were piled in the sink. Maria made for the door, a cigarette having appeared between her lips as if by magic, but Leer waved her back. ‘Don’t bother Maria. Given the circumstances, I think I can lift the smoking ban for now.’ She raised her eyebrows, shrugged, and lit her cigarette. She exhaled through her nose, smiling. ‘So this is what it takes to loosen up the. Matter of fact I have decided that you just turned 3-years-old a couple of months ago, so you better get used to it, becauseyou are now Holli's little baby sister.I looked at mom saying, "BUT MOM"?Holli just giggled, saying, wow that means little Lynn next door is evenolder than you. Her 4th birthday is this Saturday.Uh-oh I just saw Holli's eyes light up, and a big smile come across herface.Next thing she said really loud was. Mom, it's Lynn's birthday party onSaturday. Can Jacky, I mean.