Yes," I smiled."We must talk," she said, getting up. "Let me put Jan-Richard to bed and we must talk." I'm sorry, but I promised I would read Jan-Rich...rd another story and I always keep my promises."She looked at me and I could almost hear the gears grinding. She looked at her son and saw the look of delight on his face as I announced my intention, then surrendered."Very well. Afterwards ... we will talk."The look on Victoria and Karl's faces was one of surprise, but not concern. The look on. I made a resolution to never do it again being to risky. My declaration lasted just over twelve hours.I was in bed sound asleep when awoken to the sounds of Patti getting boned next room over. Rolling over several times before I heard both of them quiet down then subdued footsteps going down the stairs, Billy had left. Temptation can be a sin. Tip-toeing to her door then in a low murmur calling her name, then again but this time louder, again and again until I was sure she was out. I was. I guess she puts ideas in my head."It had never entered my mind that Josh would cheat on Jeannie. They'd been inseparable since the night they lost their virginity to Cindy and me when they were fifteen and thirteen."I guess I should have a word with Jeannie. How long are you guys going to be here?" I wish you would have a word with Eddie. We're going home tomorrow and back to school on Tuesday. We have summer jobs. You could talk to Eddie by phone." I could do that." Find out if it's a white. ‘In fact, at the time, I hadn’t seen the person she was referring to for almost four years.’ Karen looked surprised by his answer, then realization of what he meant began to show on her face. ‘Are…are you saying the other person who…the person she was talking about…was…it was…it was me?’ she stammered. Jason had taken a bite of his scallops and, because his mother had taught him never to talk with his mouth full, he nodded. ‘But…but Jason, how…how could that be?’ Karen stammered. ‘You…I.