Reynolds stepped in front of the women, held out his arms and walked toward the Spetsnaz team. I thought the old fart was going to get his ass kicked ...ut instead the Spetsnaz hugged the hell out of him and then the bottles of vodka magically appeared.Flashback – Colonel Maggie – At the hospitalWell that plan worked perfectly! The Major got his ass handed to him by the Sgts.' Spetsnaz team then Sgt. Reynolds stepped in and calmed everyone down. But what interested me the most was what Sgt.. Beth shook as I helped her out of her clothes. She nervously stumbled to unzip my pants. I took off my own shirt. I laid her down gently on the bed. Beth and I kissed. Her lips were firm…probably from being scared and excited. I was on top of her, pressing myself upon her body. I leaned over her just looking into her eyes. Beth struggled to maintain eye contact and giggled. I moved her head up to meet me with one hand. I told her to reach down and guide me in. Beth reached down gently pulling. And I enjoy this ... meeting people, talking to them when we’re not too busy. I’m working on a Master’s part time. Might go for a job in tertiary ed. Might not.”“Excuse me, but you don’t look old enough...”Giggle. “Coming up to thirty this year.”“No!”“Yes!” She cocked her head. “Perhaps you need to get out more.”“I’m set in my ways...”“Ways which evolved to care for offspring who have now moved on.”He shrugged. “Not much fun doing things on my own.”“I can’t believe you’d have any trouble. ? She said. ?That?sone of the things I liked about you. You?ve got balls, Sam Atkinson.??Thanks.? I replied, stillstruggling to find anything to say, desperate she might conclude I was dull asditchwater.?Can I ask something ? er ? Mistress.?She giggled again. ?I likethat name. Sure, Sam, shoot.??What happens next ? Nowthat we?ve spoken.?Her voice changed. ?Nowdon?t get pushy on me, Sam. This goes at my pace. I?m a busy girl. You?ve madethe shortlist Sam but that?s all.??I?m sorry.?Her voice.