And do more than just kiss.Sherry soon became a little put out by my attention to Jody but stilllet me walk her and Maureen home. Sherry would tell me...that I wasbeing foolish about Jody, paying so much attention to her when thegirl didn't really like me that much, but I didn't believe that. Imight have become angry at her for telling me that, but she andMaureen hugged me and both kissed me on the cheek, then on my lips."We love you, Jeff. You are our best friend," Sherry said.Maureen added, "We. The article you wrote Friday is excellent. You did your research and presented it well." Thank you," Tami said."But... as your friend, I'm not so impressed."But..." Tony, shut up and listen for once."I listened."There is a name for what you did. It's called ambush journalism." But..." we said together."QUIET! Ambush journalism is very popular. All the tabloid shows use it. But a journalist, a real journalist, balances the story. You got your facts, as I said. Your research was excellent. But. However, they hesitate. I tell them it will be our secret, nobody else will ever find out. Then, I provide the deal maker, "And I will pay you $200."She very quickly asks, "Each?" Ok, yes, each."Juan says, "I want to think about it." Fine" I say. "I am leaving Friday. You both are off on Thursday as I recall so we’d do it Thursday morning. Let me know on Wednesday when I come in. Ok?"He says, "Ok."Tuesday when I come in, nothing is said.Wednesday morning when the shop has only 3 other. She takes the outstretched bottle and gulps it down. “Well, how about you,” she says after a few seconds. “You haven’t run all summer.”“That’s because I’m used to it,” he says with a grin. “Besides, all the fucking we’ve been doing has kept my endurance up.”“Speaking of fucking,” she says frankly. “If you’re going to fuck me again, you need a shower.”The boy flashes her a frown. “We’re just going to get all sweaty again.”“Don’t give me that bullshit,” she says smartly, grabbing his arm and.