The drive seemed to last forever, taking some 35 minutes via the A308 & Putney Bridge. They turned onto Rotherwood Road just off Lower Richmond Road a...d Trudy went to pay and charge it to expenses.“I insist. Whilst you maybe able to explain away paying for two meals, you couldn’t necessarily explain getting a taxi to my street.” said Della beating Trudy to the punch and swiping her debit card, as the taxi roared off and the two women walked down the road to Della’s flat.They reached the flat. I wasn’t surprised when I was seated next to Kaitlin. At first, we were a little on the formal side, but by the time we finished dessert, she and I were on a first name basis and comfortable with each other. I could see that she was interested in me, and I think she knew I was interested in her.The next morning we had breakfast together. Janice and my wives arranged it so Kaitlin and I sat together. After breakfast, Janice, Kaitlin, Gloria, and my four wives went shopping together. They didn’t. Well, except for the kick ass part. I thanked her for her candor and said goodbye. I left the plant and drove home.As soon as the front door closed I undressed. I called the rest of my gang of four. We agreed to meet at my house after lunch to discuss how to approach our screening process for the new junior VP and his wife.After eating a light lunch I called an employment agency. It made me uncomfortable to be in this position. I've never had to hire anyone. I told them that I was interested in. " she paused, "An ' Deena, she's just NOT a problem at home." Good," I said. "Haley's a good kid..." She's better'n a good kid. My sister's got a kid her age that's a hellion. Haley's not. Her daughter's chasing ever'thing with pants. Haley's not." She took the final drag off her cigarette and dropped it into her empty beer can."You want one of these?" I asked. "I'm about ready for another one." Well, yeah, I guess so," Marie said."I'll be right back," I said. I collected our empties and went.