”I turned down a second glass of wine, a nice Sancerre, but I had to drive and besides, I had another eight bottles of the wine at home. We chatted ...bout the usual mundane stuff for half an hour before I headed home.That kiss haunted me for the rest of the weekend. It was as if my body was telling me what an idiot it thought I was, other than that it was just a normal weekend with washing, ironing and general housework. I did note that the rape we’d heard about didn’t even make the national. Thank you. *** Chapter 1 It was New Year’s Eve and Ben was on managerial duty at the Chameleon, the nightclub he partly owned. He had almost immediately spotted Elle sitting by the bar, enjoying the Friday night and having fun. She was with a handful of her friends and they were already lining up the shots at their table. Ben radioed the bouncers to keep an eye on them and to report to him as soon as there were signs of trouble. He walked up to the second floor of the club where there was a. May I presume on your hospitality and beg a ride with Captain Smith to Chicago?" What kind and size?" I never liked motor boats. I have always liked the silence of sail. I have 'Ideas.' There's a process that's been around since 1930. I'd like to see if I can interest some boat yard to build me a good sized boat using it." Not ferro-cement?" Not ferro-cement ... the idea that a concrete boat won't sink boggles the mind." What then?" That new insulation ... fiberglas?" I've heard of it." If a. " I did as she said, and sat down in front of her desk. "I have a client that would like a date this Friday night. Are you up for it?" she asked me. "Sure, what do I have to do?" I asked. "Well, for starters, what do you have for clothes?" Lisa asked. "Sadly, not much. Just a couple pairs of jeans, three or four tops, and my work uniform. I haven't had the money to get anything more." "Well that won't do. The Judge likes his women to look sexy and tattered jeans aren't sexy! Here is $200.00....