But chickened out at the last moment. Couldn't bring myself to ask her to take me up to her place. So I got nothing but a bag of regrets. Not even a h...g or a peck on the cheek.I had some more business in San Diego this week. And went back to the same bar. I really was secretly hoping to find the woman again. I knew it was hopeless. But I had to try.I walked in, saw a stool open and a woman in the next seat. I asked if the seat was taken and she said no. I sat down and gave a friendly smile and. "Great," she grinned. "Wait until you see what we learned today." I can hardly wait," Bill grinned."What kind of class are you taking?" Jerry asked.Barbara grinned wickedly. "Strip tease dancing!" You're kidding," Jerry laughed."Yeah, a group of girls talked one of their friends, who used to be a stripper, into teaching them the bumps and grinds," Bill told him. "They've promised to have a party and all the women are going to dance for all their men when they graduate! Barbara's been giving me. I'm very sure that I let Paul know that, too. The thing is, I'm a little scared about it."Dad mentioned chores, and the look he gave me left no doubt that he wanted my help. I got the message, and followed him out."I know some of the hints Rachel throws my way when it's time for me to make myself scarce", he explained. "The look she sent my way was one of them. They've got some 'girl talk' to be doin'. We'd just be in the way. I kind of wanted to talk to you, too. Ann told me about your little. It appeared as he went to grasp it and he held it out for Taisia to inspect.She gasped, “You’re a mage now?”Ricky shook his head, “No, just one in training. They call us Novices. I’ll be able to learn spells to help me do my job better and to help look after you. I’m sorry but I do have to look after Manny and Gail too. I hope we can adjust, as I never meant to have a polygamous marriage but Dusty said I had to take care of them.”Taisia grinned as she turned to take his arm and walk him back to.