Both of them in tears from frustration, they had to wait for the police. Trish told Mark about the altercation, making him all the more angry.It took ...he police forty minutes to arrive, probably because they did not really believe the kidnapping report. Mark had a cell phone, a requirement for being a Transformations employee. Sonja had given him her number, and he called and told her the news. She was enraged when she heard her brother was involved. She had him hold for a moment, then came. If I had waited two seconds I probably could have gotten a genuine spit-take. Ron set his drink down and gritted his teeth. "What?"I shrugged. "The girl's at that age and I'm a worldly older woman. She has questions." I think Ron chose to believe I was joking.I needed to move the process forward. I texted Laura, ~I don't think I told you about it when Ron got a vasectomy a few months ago, did I?~No, you didn't. Did it go ok? Why are you telling me now?~It went perfectly. He's firing blanks now. We sat there for a while, the only light coming from the flickering firelight, enjoying the warmth and closeness. I didn't remember when I'd felt this good over the last two years and wondered if Jenny was feeling good too."I think we should eat something, Jenny, " I whispered. "I was going to have a salad. Will you share it with me?" I'd love to Diana, can I come and help?" Sure, honey." I replied and we headed for the kitchen where we made and ate the salad, together with a bottle of wine.We. ” Ruth replied, “I am so happy you said that. I feel the same way but Jack you must realise I am fourteen years older than you. When our child is twenty I will be fifty five. I may not see if I have any grandchildren but hopefully I will. I have thought long and hard about this. Jack, you have given me something I have wanted all my adult life. We have only known each other a few weeks but I can honestly say I am in love with you.” They kissed then Ruth said, “I have all the money I will ever.