Mary gawked at Kristy and her stupid ring. "Well then you better changeit back!" Mary said, her face and chest turning red from anger."No," Kristy sai... flatly. "I much prefer seeing you like this."Mary, finally realizing the danger she was in changed tactics. "PleaseKristy," she said pathetically. "I don't want to be a girl, especiallyone that looks like some bimbo."Kristy smiled at her new sister and said a new desire under her breath.Kristy and Mary felt the world around them begin to spin. “Thanks,” she said sarcastically, “Can we go somewhere and talk?”Jake said, “Sure, but you will have to ride with me. She agreed and they walked toward the picnic area. Jake took a careful look around before leading her to his car. He drove her to Liz’s bungalow and showed her in. While she made herself comfortable, he poured her a snifter of brandy. As Jake sat next to her on the couch, she commented that she remembered being there with him before. Jake brushed off her attempt at distraction. You’d think country girls like Emma would be boiling. Not Emma. She grinned away genially and took out two menus under the counter. ‘Most certainly, Mr. Harper. Let me seat you in a private booth.’ When she led the couple to the corner booth, she saw Tony coming out of the back hallway with Rosa and Yuki beside him and Hannah hugging him from behind. Charles sensed trouble was afoot because he walked over and stood next to Emma as the foursome walked passed the booth. Both owners’ faces paled. Bricks and lumber were delivered this morning shingles and the doors are due in Friday. The foreman played five years in the MLB before his shoulder gave out and went to work for his brother in-law. He also helps out at the high school during baseball season. He can still through but not the 95-98 MPH, more like 78-80 now, great for school ball better that a pitching machine. Jen got a call Mom and Dan are at the airport and she is heading out to get them they are early. We had a nice family.