”Burton looked at me and sighed in response. He bowed his head in thought for a moment or two and then he gave me a sideways glance.“You know, you...could just try and speak with Sygor,” Burton suggested. “I know he’s a hothead. I had enough problems keeping him on a short leash when we were screwing about in the south, but he’s also smart. Maybe if you explained the issue, he’d behave himself.”“I wish I could believe that,” I told Burton in all honesty. “It would make life easier for everyone.. His cold blue eyes held not a scintilla of compassion and Nadine Munner bowed her head in compliance and kept quiet.After what seemed like an eternity of silence the sound of three distinct raps on the front door echoed through the bank.Abbot Balfour struggled up the steps of the Litton Farmers Bank carrying his briefcase and his suitcase; sweat dripping into his eyes; he couldn't wait to get inside to the air conditioning. He had become complacent over the years and after a cursory glance up. "He ran his hands slowly down her sides, eliciting a soft, breathy moan. His hands held her hips for a moment, then nudged her into turning around. Her heart thundered as his hands slid back up, and her legs trembled when he cupped her breasts, giving them a gentle squeeze."And I believe you truly are desirous of me," Marco whispered in her ear. "Just as I am of you."He drew her to him, and she whimpered when she felt the bulge of his erection against her backside."I would not normally do this. It was one of those times where I could fall in love just talking to a woman I could never be with. She had it all together, knew what she wanted and went after it."What's the matter Joey? Is something wrong? Did I say something to upset you? I know I talk too much but it's in my personality." No, it's not you, you're everything a man dreams about. Let me say you have it going on, you have it all together. I was just thinking about how opposite we are."We headed back to the house. The barbeque.