"They slipped into the Jersey City limits. Brendan swiveled his head left and right as he tried to recognize the landmarks of a decade ago."I thought ...ersey City went upscale, Dad?" The waterfront went upscale. Go two blocks in from the shore and things go downhill quickly. Jersey City was always immigrant central. First the Irish, then the Italians and Jews, and now the Latinos and Liberians live here."Pawnshops and Check Cashing stores dotted the storefronts along with vacant lots. Goodwill. ”When Roxie’s aunt passed away she discontinued her land line as a way to save some money. She figured her cell phone would be all she needed. She plugged her cell phone in to the charging cord and dialed Cal’s home number. There was no answer.“I’m giving him ‘til seven-thirty, and if he doesn’t show by then, I’m giving up!”She had to admit that she’d been surprised when Cal asked her for a date, but to have Cal stand her up was a shock. Cal had never been a no-show kind of guy. That would have. She had taken time to fix in up, a few candles, a soft fragrance,and her sexiest nighty… a full length flowing black gown, shear at thewaist, with an opaque 'V' from the pubis to her shoulders, and a lace appliqué atthe bodice. "Take a quick shower while I change." She showed Jack the bathroom and arobe. "I'll meet you in a minute." Sandy slipped into the nightgown while theshower ran. It stopped. She gave Jack a minute then stepped into the bedroom. He entered behind her. Sandy turned about,. I felt my nipple begin to harden. She kissed the back ofmy neck, and I melted. Perhaps I'd read the signs wrong, and this ishow Liz was signaling me that she wanted to take charge of our firstsexual encounter. I felt her tugging my shirt up, and then her hand wason my bare skin. Her hands were cold, which made me gasp, and made mynipple even harder when she touched it, gently rolling it between herfingers. I closed my eyes and sighed, anxiety fading and tensionrising. I felt a warm pulse.