NOW I understand you and Stephanie. Completely. Watching you work together was like watching a husband and wife. Wow!” Kara said.Stephanie and Joyce...came into the kitchen, and Joyce set two bottles of wine on the counter. Joyce and I greeted each other with a kiss, then she hugged Kara.“Dinner is in five minutes,” I said.Stephanie and I finished up and put the food on the table. Joyce poured wine for everyone and we sat down to eat. I sliced the London Broil, and we passed the bowls of. "Well, you learned it well. You'll make some lucky woman a great partner somewhere down the road."A shadow flitted across his face. "Maybe." I'm sorry. Did I say something wrong?"He grinned ruefully and shook his head. "No, you're fine. I just ... don't want to think about somebody else right now. I'm dancing with you."I didn't know what to say to that. Fortunately, he led me into a series of more complicated moves that demanded all my attention, so I didn't have to say anything right then.We. "Come along Sissy, let's get you safe, no one will hurt you here."That sounded so warm and welcoming, refuge and relief from those who might be sniggering behind his back.The bath had been lovely and warm, slightly scented with a soft floral oil. Now he was laid on a big wide comfortable bed while her skilled fingers massaged the tension out of him, rubbing oils into his skin that seemed to tingle as it soaked in. Even when she rolled him onto is back and got close to his arousal he didn't. "Mona turned to Ellen, her eyes filling with unshed tears. She simply nodded, unwilling to trust her voice. The common area was sparsely populated. Ellen guided Mona to a small table, apart from other people. "You need some food," Ellen said, "and perhaps a cup of coffee. What would you like?"Returning with a plateful of breakfast for Mona and two cups of coffee, she sat down opposite. She removed her cup and passed the tray across to Mona, who nodded thanks. Mona didn't pay attention to the.