I think there’s something else, too. A sort of affinity, a natural bond between you two. I know he feels it; that explains his actions, laying his t...ust and obligations on you. I know that you feel a similar affinity to him. That accounts for your response to his near-fatal wounding. I expect that if you’d allow yourself to sense his present state, you’d feel his condition. I don’t suggest you do that just now. It won’t help either of you.”“No, I don’t want that again. It scares me to lose. She also raised a knee, the one closest to me, and let it fall toward me a little. My eyes naturally wandered to her barely-covered pussy. I knew she'd noticed where my mind was, so I grinned, raised my eyes to hers, and said, "Roses."She laughed gaily. "Talk about a one-track mind. Bring your drink, and we'll hop in the hot tub."I helped her to her feet and pulled her into my arms. She didn't move back, so I kissed her, a soft romantic kiss, not passionate like the night before. I wasn't ready. “No complaints, remember?”“But-” he cut my words off with a stiff yank on my leash.“You can say ‘no’, now or anytime tonight. I’ll end it. The real and final end. No talk and one of us will pack her bags. It’s your choice.”“If I go out, you’ll talk with me after?” I asked again.“Yes,” he sounded offended. “Tonight is your crucible. If you quit, it’s over, but if-”“Let’s go then,” I interrupted. I could take anything he planned to dish.Outside and down the landing we went. I felt positively. He knew she did it on purpose but it was crazy, she was the mom of his best friend and moms do not do that. “Yes, Mrs. K, I shall visit more, while Bob is here”. He wanted to see what her response was. Would she take the bait? She sure did. “You come over anytime. You are a family friend, as I already said”. She was clear in her thoughts and also her experience had made her a much better player in the game. She knew, what she meant and John knew, what he meant. He definitely wanted to get in.