"Did I miss something?" she asked."Nothing really just a guy and his girl who couldn't get enough of each other." Martin answered with a smile as he t...ough of the scene he just witnessed."I'm not really in the mood for this tonight Hon let's go home and spend a little time together there." Sure uh I guess honey." Martin said confusedly as he stared at the drinks on the table."And no computer tonight I have plans for you that don't involve that Shadow person your always talking to." Tara added. All of Ryan's senses were accepting what the evening offered; the heat of the fire, the dancing shadows enhanced by the flames, the excellent coffee, and of course Denise. She was still in the shower, most likely trying to rinse the conditioner out of her hair. Ryan loved her hair. Loved to touch it, smell it, and to brush it for her. She took such good care of her herself. Smelling of peaches, an appropriate scent, as she was a peach herself, soft, yet firm, ripe with the sweetness of my. His steps got smaller and quicker, one after another, gliding him around in an energetic float. Gone was the bullish brawler who refused to give ground. There were no more casual deflections. No more ducking and weaving from a rooted position. No more waiting for one good opening. Now he moved. Every parry was joined with a quick step. Every clash with a counter. Most didn’t land, but a few did. Regardless, they forced the old juggernaut back on his heels.The Old Man never stopped, never cared. It looked like Sunday would be a good day.Esther called me to breakfast after a while, but Ashley remained on the porch. After putting Carry in her highchair, I turned to Esther.“What’s wrong with Ashley?” I asked her.“She has a queasy stomach. She’ll be all right shortly,” Esther told me.Ed was already eating so I sat down and joined him while Esther fed the twins. Ed finished first and went up to take a shower. He was nearly finished by the time I got upstairs, as I had stopped to help Esther.