She knows she is going to do this thing, but she grapples with the way it's playing out. For the first time since her arrival and our conversation, sh... wonders if she has gone too far. I put my hand on her side, just below her arm pit. My hands are big and strong. I easily cup her torso, using my thumb to brush against the side of her breast. " Like this?" I ask. My thumb strokes her nipple, she enjoys the sudden sensation of my touch. It feels good to be fondled, to be touched. As her nipples. No talk about blowjobs, or cheating. No name calling. We talked about Jeannie, and our home. About my work, and the chances that the ‘Skins would ever be good again. We discussed art, and what would look good in the dining room. It was a nice, normal conversation. At the end, Kelly got up, thanking me. ‘Can we postpone the next BJ for a while? And can you take care of the dishes? Please?’ ‘Of course. You girls chat as much as you want. I can watch some football and relax.’ Maybe not the wisest. There's not too much to say at this point but we wanted to tell all the staff as soon as possible after we made the announcement to the Stock Exchange. There will be a staff consultation programme — Helen will be posting details of that on the Intranet — but the proposal seems to have been given a 'thumbs up' by the shareholders. Those of you in the company share scheme might like to know that the price is up 5% since the announcement."A grunt of approval runs around the room. Most of the. As soon as we get home Ruby will help me make it work."The rest of the food came. As Su Li served them, she told Jimmy, "Please, next time let the customers leave the tip before you run them off." She smiled. "When Jimmy Ray Haggard speaks, men tremble and leave no tips. That is an inscrutable Chinese saying."Henry looked across the table at Jimmy, "Jimmy Haggard is very impressive." The three fell to and ate their meal in silence. Jimmy left a ten-dollar tip to make up for the tip the other.