It was one of the reasons he kept a person likeDenise at arm's length. Sometimes it was just better being alone.As he stepped out of the shower shaved...and got dressed he could helpbut let his thoughts go back to her a bit more. He knew she had beenthrough a lot if, the book was anything to go by. That was even morereason to break the so called contract.Heading out of the bathroom he noticed her on the floor of the livingarea playing with Kimari with a bit of loose string with her pjs.. He remained in his seat."Matthew, you've been acting really weird ever since we got home and I'm worried about you. What's wrong?" she asked."Nothing's wrong. I'm just tired," he replied. She didn't release him."Please, Matt, you know I can tell when you're hiding something," she said softly. "I just want to help you." I can't tell you this. I'm sorry, I just can't," he said, getting up and putting his plate in the sink. "I love you and I don't want to hurt you. It's better if you don't know.". She was fairly drunk, definitely to drunk to drive, and she figured Amber was her way home. We let Amber make the decision on her own. I think he wanted to test how well he had roped her. Amber, buzzed but not drunk, rolled her eyes at the old argument. “Because, traffic going up Scottsdale Road when the bars close is a fucking nightmare. If you drove you’d understand that. And anyway…you’ll have to take a cab or something. I’m going with Stephen.” She looked up at me, a little unsure, but. While taking in the sights, I enquired of the ladies what was next on their agenda and was informed by Melanie that Jake and I were going to dance for them, sequentially, not simultaneously, for their viewing pleasure.Jake volunteered to go first and I cranked the music up a notch. Jake was willing enough, but he was not a good dancer, so he just boogied about a bit, going in circles in front of the two women. However, the two women enjoyed his performance and applauded politely, while giggling.