Finally, standing all by itself amidst diligently tilled fields, there loomed a well fortified monastery. With its many buildings and spired roofs enc...osed within stout walls, it ranked as a village in its own right. Cowled figures, unheeding of mere passers by, tended herds and prepared fields for planting.The sun was high in the sky when at last they left the road, pushing aside a screen of brush to follow a faint animal trail. There were few farms on this side of Pordigran, most such lying. How’re you keeping? Hasn’t she grown! How’s little Neil doing?’ ‘Yes, she’s growing up so fast. Mum says she’s doing really well, just as I did when I was her age. Neil’s fine, eating like a horse and putting on weight. Justin’s tied up at work for a bit longer so will be out later.’ ‘That’s great that Neil’s doing well. I remember when you were Michelle’s age,’ replied Marcie, ‘Dana and Todd were so very proud of you. And look how you’ve grown up now! You are so similar to Dana when she was. ..The one who got pregnant out of wedlock," Michelle said, letting outa small chuckle as Anna-Jade's jaw dropped."...What?" Anna-Jade asked."Due in April," Michelle said with a smug grin. "Dad was NOT happy whenhe found out!" Michelle..." Anna-Jade whispered, before jumping up and giving hersister a long, tight hug. "Congratulations! This is so cool!" Thanks!" Michelle giggled excitedly. "It's fucking terrifying,though..." Can imagine..." Anna-Jade sighed. "You know Mary Carter's pregnantagain,. After letting me in the door he was still the gentleman and did not enter. I said thank you to him for the courtesies of the evening and he gently reached out and took my chin in his hand and then leaned down and kissed me. It was a soft, gentle, romantic kiss and I practically melted. With my response to his kiss, Steve stepped into my room and closed the door behind him. Frankly, I really had an idea of what could happen and I probably resembled a deer in the proverbial high beams right at.