And I felt myself physically shiver, as in my heart I knew Claire would be keen to discuss doing something like this when we got back to New York. And...the thought both scared me and excited me, and however much I might be frightened, I knew I’d have had a hard time saying no to Claire.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The conversation about Hannah’s various sexual explorations eventually petered out. We chatted a little more about various things before Claire declared she was. This would explain the pain when he talked and breathed."Since you're improving, I shall see to it that you will get on the first transport to England." But ... my regiment?" They will have to make do without you. It'll likely be a year before you can ride again, if at all. Lie back, and let your body heal, Captain. That's all you can do."Jim Tremayne had to follow the Doctor's advice as there was nothing else he could do. After spending another two weeks in the infirmary, tended by the female. I buried my face in his neck and finally said "Well maybe we should go to dinner and get to know each other face to face." I grabbed my purse and we walked to the elevator, Kirt's arm tight around my waist. We kissed again in the elevator and I sighed in relief, thankful that the chemistry I'd felt we had in our long distance relationship still seemed to exist now that we were actually together. Kirt was already rock hard as my body pressed against his for the slow trip down from the 23rd. Daro and Chiqa were both still sleeping when breakfast was served in the morning. Nanita was the designated nursemaid for the day, but I nominated Keeta to stay with her to help. I was afraid a wounded boy somewhere around eight or nine and a baby less than six months old would probably be more than one woman could handle.Routata came to greet us before we finished saddling our mounts and he led us over to show us where the children's parents had been buried. I was impressed and grateful..