Maybe I'll humor this guy a little. You know ... string him along a bit."Ya' know," I said, "that crack you just made about my not buying anything on ...ime wasn't appreciated. At my age, they won't let me buy anything on time anyway. So ... I pay cash for everything." After all these years, you still haven't learned to be modest," he said, sadly. "And to think, I used to have such high hopes for you." Sorry to disappoint," I said, attempting to console him. "If it's any consolation, I don't have. 'I know you're following, I saw your sign,' she said to the empty roof. 'I came, so you can show yourself now.'There was a poof smoke and slender figure emerged onto the building. He wore a bright pink three-piece suit, which miraculously remained dry.'Reptilica,' he took a small bow.'Mr. Mystik,' she greeted him.'Excellent work down there, very professional and the disappearing act was a nice touch.''She almost ran from me.''Well, you had to show her your bity whities, you can hardly blame. As they danced, Rachael's lips traced a path from Nika's neck to her ear to her cheek. Nika found her breath coming quicker and actually anticipating the moment when Rachael's lips would find hers. When they did, the kiss was soft and delicate and Rachael's lips were very sweet. Nika soon found herself returning the kiss with passion. They dance with lips locked, clasping each other closely until the end of the song.When they pulled apart, Nika looked directly into Rachael's eyes. "I have to. That's what I've tried to do this summer. Brian has worked every station in the kitchen and you've each taught him the best way we do things at the Tally Ho. He even learned not to sniff the fresh horseradish." There was some laughter. "So one week from today, starting whenever Brian unlocks the restaurant to prepare the prime rib, he is Bill for a day. It is his final exam for his internship. Brian, it's for real. I'm not even going to be here, nor is Crystal. You are the man next Saturday..