Talia continued to type her next reply to Brian, tensing up a little bit when she heard her brother coming down the hall.“Hey Tally”. Peter called...to her, popping his head in her open door without venturing in. His nickname from their childhood a reminder of just how long they had known each other – he was not just some roommate – he was her brother, and though they had lived apart for years, he knew her when she was very small. She wasn’t sure, but she thought she saw him drag his gaze across. Cherie glided on, blissfully unaware, or equally likely uncaring, of her error."I can't wait to tell the girls back at New Opportunity about this." Less a few details, I suspect," warned Coral. "I'm not sure we ought to say anything about the, you-know."Effie laughed, thinking of Cherie's strap on and the fun they'd had using it on the men. "I think you're right about that. I think Ms Cola's ideas are still a bit radical."Two plates appeared and their waiter offered them more coffee."Cute. They remember you from when you were little. We used to have race parties out at the shop here. Almost all these guys used to sponsor my cars way back when. Prime Time is new. They only wanted on because Behr Plumbing got on. They’re friends, but they’re competitive.”“But they’ll all expect me to win races!”“You will in time. Don’t worry, they all know you’re young. Most of them did it as a business write-off anyway. It’s advertising.”The sudden increase in pressure, figurative pressure, was. My sister needs me to stay with her kids for a few days. Thought maybe we could, you know, see each other for a few minutes." A few minutes," Laura giggled. "Did you say a few minutes?" I probably won't have more than a few minutes." Jonelle, do you realize we spent the whole day together last time? I mean, you don't mind my saying that over the phone, do you?"Jonelle didn't reply for a few seconds. "No... I don't. I think about it all the time." Me too. How could I let you go in a few.