She still hadn't expected that after the kids wereborn that she would be staying here for longer than necessary. Eventhough they both were quickly com...ortable and settled with the idea ofwhat they had become, she more than half expected that when she had thetwins outside of her that she and Derek would back off a little andcontinue their relationship from separate homes.Her living here was driven more by necessity and she kind of figuredthat even with how they had clicked once she was here that. There were a lot of fine furniture pieces and I said, "This time I have little room for them. When I come again, I would like to bring some larger vehicles." Larger?" Yes. We're in a hostile area and these vehicles are made for war." A cannon would put a hole through your vehicle." That may be true, but I can shoot further than the cannons you spoke of. When I come next time, I'll be even better prepared."We looked at the next wagon. It contained books. These I wanted if for no other reason. You and Danny must come over one week-end.”Shaz sort of looked at me apologetically,“James; Me and Danny, we’re not getting on too well; ... actually I’ve come into town for a week-end break ... andI was hoping you could put me up for the night?”I took her hand saying gently, “ Well I’m just pleased you’ve come to me in a time of need Shaz.”“Oh James, what would I do without you?”The waiter arrived with the menu and we ordered a simple lunch with some good wine.I gave Shaz the key to my city. It also seemed that Jacob was trying to make himself almost invisible. As often was the case, Roger was the one who wanted to know for sure what was going on, and he didn’t mince his words. ʺYou two look extraordinarily happy. I can’t help to suspect you had sex together. Did you? ʺ ʺMaybe, ʺ Samantha said, and then chuckled. Todd just laughed. The dust had settled when, after school, they walked hand in hand back to the parking lot. Todd already had the spare keys for condo no. 5 in his.