”“What’s that supposed to mean, Gabby?”“Um, I’ve been working on this ... problem for some time now.”“And?”“Please, Steve, this is...’t easy for me.”“Sorry, go on, tell me. Take as long as you need.”“Thanks, I appreciate that. As the name suggests, the main coping mechanism for those with my personality disorder is the avoidance of feared stimuli. I um, didn’t notice this disorder until we got engaged. I mean, within hours of putting your ring on my finger I was wallowing in despair. I just knew. ” I paused to think as I gazed in Noah’s brown eyes. “I think it’s our unique devotion to each other; it’s always been just you and me, kid. I think it’s what helped make this possible… and why it feels right for us.” I softly said.I went on trying to explain as much to myself as to Noah. “I’ve always thought of you as my little boy. In a way, I suppose you always will be but tonight…” I sighed. “Tonight was something very special. Magical, like you said. And it wasn’t until that moment in your. Linda knew Carly well ... very well. The two had been casual lovers at various times during their friendship. And Linda had watched others have sex before. But nothing would compare with this. As Stephen continued to kiss his mother's face and neck, Linda felt a rush of anticipation radiating from between her legs.Stephen guided Carly out of her chair and kept kissing her while they stood. For a long while, both of them had anticipated time to focus on one another. They intended to make the. I am sure I could link you all into the podcast if you would like to see for yourselves and make a better-informed decision. Had this been a proposal, I might have already had it at hand and ready to go. I am afraid I had not been prepared to make that thought into a full proposal at this meeting,’ Belinda glanced down at the floor again just wishing that hole would appear to swallow her. Nick drummed his fingers on the table loudly, his gaze remaining on Belinda. From what he knew about her,.