Jan had wondered how Sheila would react, but when she told her how she had resolved the story situation, Sheila was truly pleased with the idea and pr...vided nothing but positive feedback. Jan knew this was a woman to whom she could and would grow closer as time passed. She, in turn, had helped Sheila with a phrase in one of her songs and both had watched Michael create his fine, delicate jewelry, asking questions out of genuine interest and providing input when he asked them about a symbolic. She knew I was a breast man, so she indulged me a bit.We were seated and received menus, looking quickly and ordering for both of us as I gripped her hand on the tabletop.“Ruby, that is the most delicious outfit I’ve ever seen on any woman in my entire life,” I truthfully said.“It’s a little tight since the last time I wore it—when we get home, you can help me ... out of it, if you’d like.”Damn—my mother’s as flirtatious as I’ve ever seen her. I’ve never seen her like this. “There seemed plenty of room in the back yard to place a nice spa, don’t you think, Maggie? With enough notice, you and Ruth would be invited to come over and chillax,” I offered.‘Chillax, I never heard that word before, Paul?” Stephen said.“It is a portmanteau of ‘Chill out’ and ‘Relax,’ future Dad-in-law,” I responded.“Your son is very smart and well adjusted for being only 16,” Steven said to my Dad!“I already know that Daddy,” Melody said leaning over and giving him a kiss on the cheek.Our. Dad seemed happier too and at one point when I tuned in to his thoughts, he was planning giving mother a spanking at bedtime for being a bit sharp with Sarah over something that was quite trivial. Seemed to me he was just looking for an excuse to bare her bottom. At least he seems to be the one in control now.Jean is disappointed in not being able to move into her new house in time for Christmas. Still problems with the heating system but we've invited her to stay over here for Christmas Day.