Dowell nodded, a tear in her eye, but her husband merely grunted and showed Seth to the door.Seth went out to his car and drove it just around the cor...er. He parked the car, lowered his seat and tried to sleep. Jerome's father had the look of a man who didn't go a day without alcohol. Seth's visit had probably disturbed him enough that he would turn to drink, or at least Seth hoped so.Seth pondered his plan. He would first discover if Jerome's father was as controlling and manipulative as he. I noted that she didn't bother to put a bra on. Interesting!"Would you like some breakfast?" What would you have as a rule?"'Coffee and toast.' She agreed."Yes, that will be great. Can we eat in the conservatory?" I do usually."Elaine got on with the toast, while I made coffee, we finished about the same time so carried the mugs and plates through to the conseratory. This had been taking the full sun from about six o' clock that morning and had warmed nicely. I unlocked the door then went about. . ...uhm, .... strike that, be me,....er the me I was.God, this is making no sense, just act natural." Natural?" Would you stop, this is hard enough as it is!"Bridget couldn't help laughing softly at Kevin's obvious discomfort.This was a fitting pay back for Kevin's having set her up that morningwith Maebh and Deirdre for some "girl" talk, while he worked out withJake. Kevin held the heavy oak door open for Bridget who smiled andstepped into the dim interior. The first thing Bridget noticed. I could see a mixture of relief anddisappointment at our letting her go so easily.After Heather had gone, we had some short conversations about her andher dilemma. Sherry didn't add any new information, though I could seethe trouble in her eyes. I didn't press things - it was probablysomething told to her in confidence.The night finally came to close and everyone else had left, Sherry and Icleaned-up our apartment. No, we're not married, or dating - though Ihad considered that once. We were.