”That brought a serious laugh from several of the attendees.“I know, right. We also found out that Dennis was fiddling with his books and was skim...ing money and paying off Stan personally. The funds being paid to Stan were lower than the mortgage payments. Stan had been personally writing off the mortgage payments on his books for two years. No records were kept of the payments to Stan by either Stan or Dennis. With no history of payments being made, a few days ago, I instructed the S&L’s. "Queen-high flush, Captain," Emily giggled excitedly as she placed hercards on the table. Jack groaned."Is this some kind of fun house?" Clemson barked out in rage."Why? Aren't you having fun, Darren?" I asked in amusement. Emily andJack laughed."Dammit! You'll tell me what I want to know and right now, you cheapskank!" Come now, Darren, sticks and stones," I giggled. "What could youpossibly do to me?" I looked around to Jack and Emily. "Or to any of usfor that matter? We're out of your. "She paused, and blushed. "Are you serious?" Very," I said. "But it's not just that. I really like you, Amy. I felt horrible, what I did today. I couldn't go on another minute without telling you. I knew you'd dump me over it, but I couldn't lie to you." Oh, I'm not dumping you," she said. She laughed at my shocked expression. "Really. I'm not even mad. Like I said, I knew what was happening. I'm just glad you like me better." Of course I do!" I said, still surprised she wasn't angry. I paused,. I'll 'Mom' you, 'Son!' Wei laughed as her daughter's husband returned his attention to his guests."Ms. Resnick - may I call you Althea?" Darren asked, startling the poor woman into spilling a few drops of tea on herself. "I'm so sorry, Ms. Resnick. I didn't mean to startle you. Please have the cleaning bill sent to my attention at the White House." Quite all right, Mr. Winchell." She smiled. "And please, do call me Althea."He gave her a few moments to dab at the small stains, then continued..