"Parish agreed with me and we quickly left the pub. Once we had takenthe lift to the top and entered her flat, she pulled out a smallscanner and check...d for bugs. I watched silently as she neutralizedthem, going through exactly the same procedure every time I returned tomy own home. You never know when someone from your own agency will bekeeping an eye on you, much less someone more hostile.Once Parish had made sure we were clean, she offered me a drink thenwent to pouring one for each of us. I. They meant it to be cruel but it hurt because ithit close to home. They said that I was fooling myself. That I lovedyou but that you never saw me as a man, but more like a girlfriend. Isthat true?". She stared past me, out the window. "Don't bullshit meFi. I've had enough for one life tonight. Is it true?"She took a deep breath and exhaled. "No but yes. You were my friend,my male friend, but no I never saw you romantically. Not before."I felt gut punched. I had always known that but. "Without a thought, she put her hand in mine, and I led her toward the door. "You don't have to if you don't want," she said lamely. "I mean, I don't want you to feel obligated..."I had her inside by then. "Look into my eyes," I ordered sternly, and without the hint of a laugh. It went very quickly. I'm not a bad actor, and I learn my lines without much effort. I was a little concerned about the possibility of her collapsing on the floor in a hypnotic puddle at my feet, but when the spoken. My mother was trying to hide a smile not wanting Kate to know that she had arranged this scenario. Kate was surprised, her hands fluttering between her still shapely breasts and her almost hairless pussy trying to cover up so her step grandson would not see her secret charms. Kate didn't know it yet but her charms were not going to be a secret any longer to this eighteen year old. "Just what the hell is going on here! "You two sluts are in serious trouble," I had said when I had slapped my own.