But I had to make sure her heart was in the right place. The last thing I needed was another situation like Becky or Jennifer.The question I had to as... myself is what did I want? Other than Mary, I hadn’t had sex since I broke up with Becky. And Mary was a one-time thing, though it was possible there would be a repeat sometime during the next week. I still wasn’t sure about that. Even if it did happen, she was seeing Ben and it was pushing the limits of my rule, though there were enough. Matthew had to admit, "You certainly are much better than when I last saw you. Then again you were always quite bright at finding solutions to our problems."Jonathan knew this was part flattery but most of it was the truth. Many problems had cropped up in the last forty or so years to be solved by him. "Your mind works differently Matthew. You find all the problems with personnel and logistics that would drive me batty. When you get the treatment to suit an admiral then you could do what I do. It will all be over soon. I know how the hospice works and approve. I have been expecting this, but it is still a bit of a shock.I thank the doctor and go back across the hall and sit back down next to Hanna."What was it about, Ron?" Hanna asked, "Is there a problem with your mother?" Yes, there is, Hanna. They say that there is nothing more they can do for her and they will be moving her to a hospice. It may be as soon as tomorrow."Hanna put her hand on mine, "That is probably for the best,. My friend that I came with was already on the dance floor talking to some other girls. I went up to the bar and ordered me a Hennessey and Sprite. I looked at her and she looked at me. She says,’What do you know about Hennessy and Sprite?’ I said,’I know it tastes damn good, but not as good as you are looking right now. What’s your name?’ She says,’Lashonda, what’s your man sexy man’ I said,’ nice to meet you, I’m Scott’ I took her hand and kissed it. She looked amazing. I now noticed her eyes,.