Ryan said nothing, and waited. “Would you hug me again?”He stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her, this time reaching under the jacket to...feel her body and pull her to him. After a few seconds, he felt her exhale the tension.“I’ve missed that.” She maneuvered herself closer, her thigh resting against his, warm and inviting. This hug was longer, and she hugged back. They had been too young to handle the heat the house generated, but the flame hadn’t died.As soon as she looked up, he. Apparently, they had a REAL good time -- but Pop is a bachelor and he's used to playing around, and he's decided that Donna's mom has tentacles -- and, frankly, maybe she does..." Mac eyed Donna to see if she would take exception, but she didn't. "Anyway, Pop won't go near her -- but from what I can tell, he's already addicted, and it's killing him..." Mom's the same way," Donna related. "I think she might want to try another guy or two to prove to herself whether it is or isn't Mac's dad, but. Time to get up, I say to myself, as I rollover on my queen-size bed alone, and look at the clock, I guess it’s time to get ready. As I do my normal wake up routine, do my business in the bathroom, followed by a shave, then by a shower. 10 minutes later i get out and dry off. I decide and layout my clothes for the day, a black and blue pinstripe suit, with a dark navy shirt, and a black and blue pinstripe tie. I dress then head downstairs, turn on the TV, as usual ESPN, to see what has happen in. I would be leaving for Chicago on Friday. I just hoped everything worked out for Carlie. She truly was a wonderful person. It looked like she got her revenge. I was the only one left out in the cold. It was fun helping out Carlie. I really did love her.When I arrived in Chicago, I threw myself into my work. We were starting a new brokerage firm and we were starting from scratch. If I wasn't working I was in my room sulking about Carlie. Over the first couple of weeks I kept wondering if Carlie.