I could hear how nervous he was with each word. “Yeah” I said, faking a smile. “He was growing up and discovering himself a little. So he distan...ed himself from us and…and now, well he’s back. And I’m glad” “That’s…that’s all fine and great” he answered. “but…but the kissing thing…I mean I don’t think that’s normal”“What are you talking about?” I snapped, getting a little frustrated. “I just mean that he’s…he’s well going through…changes at this age and –““oh please Charles, its just some. "Ally glanced at her watch. It was later than she thought; she needed to run across campus for her calculus class. There was a quiz she had to take, so skipping it wasn't an option.As she hustled to the other side of campus, she found herself wanting to cry all over again for Professor Salinger. She didn't care what the guy did or didn't do to Gina, he didn't deserve to end his life as a human roasted marshmallow! The whole thing made her wonder if the crash was an accident, or if it was a plan. An antique price guide was open on it and there was a picture of the antique Waterford lamp that had been in the trunk.Mindy sighed. "How much do you want for it?" Lets start the negotiating." Fred rubbed his big brown hands together. He even had hairy white knuckles, the man was so hirsute. "Please have a seat." He held his hand out towards the old couch. It was dirty and dusty like the rest of the room. Fred waddled off into the kitchen. He came back with a bottle and two glasses.. She could feel him hard against her thighs, and he shuddered deliciously when she rocked her hips against him.She wanted this – wanted him – so badly it hurt. But he’d just had an attempt on his life, and she wasn’t about to let him hide from that truth. He needed to deal with it – and she needed to know it was her he wanted, not just a distraction.She gentled the kiss, then stopped with her forehead pressed against his softly. “The first time we make love,” she quoted back at him with a smile,.