One Friday night when it was time for her to go to bed she asked if she could stay up later and watch something that I liked ? She said we always wat...hed her shows but she wanted to watch something I like. I assumed she meant a John Wayne western or a War movie . She went to the DVR ,put a disc in and came back and sat down next to me. Before she clicked the remote she told me that she knows I like this movie 'cause she saw me watching it several times. She cuddled close and clicked the. ‘Who are you Angela?’ Branson wasn’t imaginative but it was usually the first question. I laughed I was relaxed enjoying this cat and mouse part of the game. ‘I want you Branson.’ I said with sincerity. ‘Okay. So where have you seen my work?’ Branson didn’t understand this part. ‘The work I am talking about I doubt if you show it off. Or do you?’ I laughed with a low throaty laugh. Branson seemed to begin to understand we weren’t speaking about his life’s work. ‘Oh I think it’s something else. It might be wise for him to check." He's clean too," she whispered. "Last night was his first time."Bill was not entirely surprised. Stephen's dullness was unlikely to have earned him many girlfriends."Even so, my sweet, doesn't it go against your ethics to share yourself?"She nodded. "Oh, Bill, my rock, please let us stay friends. I couldn't bear to lose you." You never will. I'll always be there for you. You only have to ask. If this business goes all the way and you both decide to marry I'd. " Okay," I cut her off. "I get it. I'll be careful. Geez, Mom, I'll look both ways before I cross the street."Shannon hid a giggle and Allison tried but couldn't suppress the grin."I'm going to tell her you said that." Not if you want to come with me next time you won't."Her eyes narrowed. "Don't even think about it, mister. I know where you sleep, alone. And unless you want it to stay that way..." Alright you two!" Shannon interrupted. "Kiss and make up right now or I'm leaving. Come on, we.