Samuel had been staring at the distant wall for thirty minutes when there was a knock on the door. He slowly rose and went to the door. He opened the ...oor and looked at the woman standing there. She was bundled up in a heavy coat. Her gray hair was cut short in a utilitarian fashion and was nearly covered by a little knit cap. He didn't say a word; he just stared at her.After looking into Samuel's eyes for a second, the woman took a step back. She had expected to see anger, but not that dead. I know I don't want to lose you. But maybe I don't know what love is. Maybe we can figure it out together?" That's good enough for me. As long as I am with you." She said with a smile. "But, right now," she added with a mischievous twinkle in her eye, "in case you haven't noticed, we both stink." Then... to the showers!" I said with a laugh, pointing towards the bathroom door.I pushed all my recent ruminations to the back of my mind and headed for the bathroom I used. Melody always used Sarah's. "No, no you've not spoilt it sweet Jen, all you've done is to improve it"I felt her cheek moving against my chest as she smiled,"You don't always fuck your words up you know, sometimes you get them exactly right!" Just saying what I feel sweetheart" I squeezed her shoulder."Hey?"I nearly jumped out of my skin at what seemed like the urgency in her voice."What is it?" What did you do with that tape?" What tape?" The one that he gave you, just before you introduced your fist to his nose!" Oh,. Hey sweetie, how was your day? Fine thanks Dad, where you off to? I asked Well, I thought as your mum was at her sisters for the weekend Id make the most of it and have a few drinks with the boys, he grinned, dont wait up for me, he laughed. oh theres another package for you on the table, ebay again? he said as he went out the door. So friday night and I had the place to myself, I walked into the kitchen and saw the package. I grabbed a half bottle of wine from the fridge and a glass and took.