"I have no money to pay you." And right now I'm in no need to get any more money." But I want to pay you." Oh, I'm sure that we'll figure out somethin.... Like washing clothes and vacuuming, or something." You know, you're a dirty old man, and a chauvinist."But there was hint of a smile on her face when she said it. I smiled at her."I'm quite sure that my daughter would agree."Suddenly she looked serious again."Oh my God! Your children are about my age. What will they and your parents think? And. ." then silence.I washed myself thoroughly and cleaned my teeth and even washed my hair. I was procrastinating again. What on earth was going on out there?! I guess I didn't really want to know! I was kind of hoping that Mike would manage to dress and slip out unnoticed, and I could continue my day by making some cookies for Paul and maybe dealing with a few more load. Was I inSANE?! Firstly, Paul would have SEEN Mike's car out front and secondly, Mike could not leave the house without walking. I know guys like you, Dirk." The greatest? Heh, you don't seem to be that kind of girl. You know what I mean?" Yeah, let’s go with that… Listen, I know what you're trying to do. From the beginning, this was a joke more than a punishment for you. You know that, and you're trying to play my parents and turn it into one big party." Uh-oh. You got me." He says sarcastically staring into the screen. "My whole plan is exposed. Whaaat to dooo--" Shut up and play." Jeezzz, I hoped for some fun with ya,. “I doubt it would still be available.”“I know,” agreed Scott. “I just feel like I knew him better then.”“You and me both.”That was his mother; almost always soft spoken. Rarely did Scott ever hear a negative word come out of her mouth about anyone or anything, and even when he did, it was almost always spoken with compassion, a sort of constructive criticism. She didn’t sugarcoat truth or honesty; his mother was blunt, but she just gave her assessment in doses that were easy to handle.“He.