Moments later, it was Gail’s turn and she did the same. After that was acknowledged, she switched the radio off.“Todd, did you mean what you said ...bout me?”“Of course. Why would I lie?”“Then, swing your chair around.” I looked curious but did it. Gail was in my lap with her arms around me kissing me hard. We came up for air.I looked into her eyes. I liked what I saw. “Sweet lady, if I’m thanked like that. I will try to help more often.”“Todd, you are and have been good for me and to me. Being. "I need to do some shopping. Gwen's got some basics in, but we need meals for the weekend and next week. Is there anything you want while I'm out?"Ged had checked with the charge nurse about the compatibility of his medication with alcohol. He was assured his painkillers were mild now."Beer, wine, whisky and whatever you're having." He said with a grin, expecting a rejoinder, but there was none. Then it struck him that she had no access to his current account or his credit cards."Take my debit. “After cleaning was outsourced, the office was kept but it’s only used in the evenings by staff from the cleaning company. Nobody will disturb us.”Claire reached under her skirt, tugged her panties down and carefully stepped out of them. Then she flipped her skirt up over her hips and bent over the desk.“I’ve been dreaming of this all day,” said Claire, pulling her buttocks apart. “I want you to fuck my ass. I’m all clean and lubed up ready for you.”My little dick was hard as rock at the sight. “A half hour block of time that is completely unscheduled!” She took a deep sigh as she felt her body unwinding, and a minute later enjoyed the day’s first orange light striking the top rim of Green Mall’s home hexagon.Jada glanced at the time and nodded. The predictions from Mark’s notes were exact to the minute. The winter solstice had occurred eight days ago, one full day where the orange sun came tantalizingly close to breaking the horizon but never quite making it. And here they were now.