As promised, a large fountain was sending a reddish fruit punch down into a large bowl. He filled a cup with it, and tasted it. He paused thoughtfully... and then filled another cup and handed it to her, “A little too much ginger ale for my taste, I think, but nothing else.”Sarah took the cup and tasted it. She grimaced slightly. He was right; there was a distinct bite to it that she figured must be from the ginger ale. But it was wet and cold, and she was getting very thirsty. She finished the. “Miranda, look at me.” I could hear pain in his voice.“I can’t look…I tried to call you ya know? You put me on the spot; I didn’t know what to do.”I cried, tears flooding down my bare knees and legs.“I put you on the spot? You told me that you broke up with him. You told me we could be together. You said yes to me. He may still be your boyfriend, but I am your boyfriend too.” I could hear the frustration in his voice.“I don’t know what to do. I told you about all the things Jake and I have been. ”They made a complete tour of the plant, now doubled in area from its former size. As Jenny had asked, Kim paid particular attention to the women. Without exception, they all seemed to be happy. Very happy, in fact. How odd, she thought.Completing their tour, Jenny led the way into the cafeteria. The two got coffee and Jenny led the way to an isolated table where they could talk privately. Finally seated, she asked, “Well, what did you see?”“I saw a lot of happy-looking women,” Kim replied,. The situation had Alec considering some options. He looked at her and saw Sarah in her. He wanted to be playful and have some fun with it all. “Mrs. Carpenter, how many years have you been married?” he asked. She told him. “May I ask you something umm personal, something very personal?” She said yes. “Do you and Mr. Carpenter still, you know,” and he made a hand gesture to signify two people doing it together. Then he paused a moment. He then said “May I ask another question?” He was being.