Said Jasmine, equally quietly. She led him to a store cupboard, filled with cushions for small children. She lay-down and pulled him onto her, and kis...ed him hard, albeit clumsily. They started making-out awkwardly, and after a little while, Chris moved his hands down to the bottom of her jumper. As he started to lift it up, Jasmine suddenly pulled away, and said Ah ah! Youre going to have to pay for that! Chriss eyes widened, and he licked his lips nervously. H-how much…? he asked. Jasmine. Kindly keep your responses simple, for my Italian is certainly not the best. Have either of you been to court?”Hastings nodded. “I attended a levée in ‘08 and was introduced to the King.”Thomas shook his head. “I have seen little shore leave since I joined Captain Benning’s Wolverine sloop in ‘06, Milord.”“Well, the Savoian court is nothing like St. James or the old Versailles court. Just avoid turning your back to His Majesty and use your best bow, right foot forward, bend at the hip with your. “We should take our seats, the ceremony is about to start.”------------------------------------------------------Jack’s father stood at the podium, with Laurie’s casket behind him. “Laurie was my wife, the mother of my son, and the love of my life. She was kind to everyone, a gentle soul, and the sweetest girl you could ever meet. I met her when we attended USM, and from the moment I saw her, I knew I loved her. She became my light, my dream, and my hope for the future. I considered every day. Ignoring my clarification, Zoey continued, I will help you make those happen Mia, although the Backstreet Boys are old men now. The early thirties is not old, I countered, pointing out, Isnt Harrison Ford on your list? He is so fucking hot. You live in double standard world. Whatever, she flippantly replied, implying she was done with the conversation. Shifting thoughts, she ordered, like I was hers to order around, Go shower, we are going out. Where? I asked, dreading the thought, as I was.