It's not that much of a deal, right? Half of theworld is a woman and goes on just fine." Oh yeah?" said the friend. "Then you would have no problem at...all beingbedded by that handsome guy at the counter. I've seen how he look atyour breasts. And I've seen how you look at him too."Alex flushed. It was true. Not only the guy didn't take his eyes offher, but she seemed unable to get rid of the thought of his big,athletic arms and shoulders, or his penetrating gaze...NO! It couldn't be... She. She had turned around the room, taking in the details. If she was anything like some of the police I had read about, she could probably spew back the décor with scary accuracy. I didn't bother looking her over any more than to note her dark auburn hair pulled back in a complex bun. Her outfit was conservative but comfortable for the heat. She probably had to be out a lot and took to wearing cooler colors and sleeveless shirts; a pair of tan slacks and sensible shoes for walking rather than. ” Top temperature this week had been forty-five degrees. We were all working in layers to keep warm. “Without heavy-duty work lights on the wall here, we can only get seven hours of work on a good day. If we get a lot of rain in April, we’ll have to consider getting lighting in under the tarp. I’ve got some ideas on how to light the wall. Just hang in there. You’re doing a good job so far.”I needed those words of encouragement. I still went from being pleased and proud when I finished a square. But today was a good day. Mom was showering Jackson with attention and taking him to his favorite restaurant. She laughed at the way the long lean boy put away burgers. “My baby is getting so big!” she said, rubbing his strong arm as he laughed and made a muscle for her. He adored his gorgeous little mom. She was the prettiest girl in the world to him. He was already a head taller than her, and had only just begun the tremendous growth spurt he would go through over the next year. The boy—who.