”“I hope I don’t disappoint you, Doctor Watts,” I said. Shit! I was the first person on the dual degree program to launch a final project. Bot... college presidents were at my review and when I shifted my focus to the rest of the room, I saw half a dozen people I didn’t recognize at all, including a couple of priests in black shirts with white collars. Shit! Shit! Shit! This was just supposed to be my committee. When everyone was seated, Cary called the meeting to order.“This is the review of. Where do you see this going? I mused, looking at him curiously. Trying to puzzle out what was in this for him. Probably a latent result of my conversation yesterday with Margot. Like you could spit those things out and run kid, Im not your boss. Aint nobody keeping you here. And you must know by now that Im not going to marry you and move back to Idaho with you to make babies on your chicken ranch. He gave a little pensive shrug, and pointed to his mouth, raising an eyebrow, asking MY. The kiss deepened as he leaned forward, allowing Hailey to drop off her toes.The kiss continued until Don felt a hand on his arm. He reluctantly pulled back from Hailey to find Kasey standing there. He reached out and pulled her to him, kissing her cheek and hugging her tightly. He reached behind her and shook Brandon's hand. "Happy New Year, Kasey," he said as he released her.When he looked around, Hailey was gone. Surely he hadn't imagined... Everyone was hugging and congratulating each. Caroline was 72, 5'5", long dark hair, slim,she was wearing a white top with black pants.We continued to clear up when she asked me if I wanted a cup of tea, "Yes" I replied, so she locked up and we went in the back. I asked her where her husband was and she said "He's too busy on the council", she said it with an element of downheartedness. As we sat down with our tea, we were chatting about this and that and the up and coming Christening.As she got up to wash up she took my cup and brushed.