Given time the two would be just as much in love as she and Gwen were in love with David now. Jessica relished the life which lay ahead for the three ...f them as she picked up the phone, noting the caller ID.“Yes, Gwen?The voice was weak, subservient. “I ... I ... my answer is ... yes.”“I’m very glad to hear that Gwen. Now I want you to show me you are committed to your answer.”“How?” asked Gwen.“I’ll be there in an hour. When I arrive I want you to entice me, Gwen. I want you to meet me at the. "Suddenly I realised why I had been trapped in that bloody job. Although I'd only spoken to the old guy a couple of times since I'd worked for the company; Marty's father must have recognised me or my name on the staff list and put the word out that I should be looked after, financially.Every other job that I'd ever gone after, I'd found that I was earning more — or at least as much as — the top of their wage bracket for the position, before I started.I have no idea what expression I must have. " She knew he couldn't say. But if he ever answered in any other way, she'd know that he was in trouble, somewhere.The relief on her face was clear. "Well, Merry Christmas, again, you crusty old Navy dog," she laughed. "Here's the kids."He talked with Jamie, Christy, and Lana – aged 10, 7, and 5 respectively – all girls. He chuckled a bit at the thought of what was waiting for him when he retired in a few years. They'd all be teenagers, all going to college at about the same time, all getting. I must confess that I got scared for a minute until I head a friendly voice ask, “Are you okay?” I turned back to see the man, a very broad-shouldered, tall man crossing the road. I unconsciously noticed that the parts of his skin that were exposed were covered in a light sheen of sweat, I smiled and said, “I’m fine. I’m just frustrated, that’s all.” When he asked why, I said, “Because of my job.” He asked, “Are you in a hurry?” I said, “No, I’m on my lunch break and have an hour before I need.