PReoccupied with such thoughts, she suddenly saw the two talking. Knowing men well, she promptly pulled Ezio off her. Grabbing Lucrezia by the hair, s...e dragged her up and made her face Ezio."Guess what bitch. You've proved yourself to be everybit the whore we knew you were. Tell me, what will Cesare think when your child looks like Ezio ?" sneered Caterina, enjoying the discomfiture of her rival."Would he be happy ? That his precious Princess has become a trash whore ? Or would he throw you. “Thanks. I’ll get these prints done soon for you.”“No hurry. Let me know when you might want to do some of the other jobs, too. Here’s my number.”She handed me her studio business card. A minute later, I was striding down the street toward Murph’s feeling rich and satisfied, but also a little overwhelmed.The weekend presented our band with the first opportunity to play a gig, of sorts. In actuality, it was just the semi-regular Saturday gathering at Bri’s house, except that he asked us to play. "That was a little awkward. I didn't know what to say. Then she says, "Don't worry, it gets better after the first couple of times."So there I sat, a little embarrassed for a while. Who knew she'd share the details with her mom?So that night, after work, we went back to her house and tried it again. It started the same way... and pretty much ended the same way. I might have lasted a whole minute this time. Sex just felt different than I expected, I guess. My only experience so far had been. " I was wondering how they'd enjoy a day at Stonham Barns with the raptors, on Saturday?" I ... think they'd love it. There are several good restaurants that way, too." Um ... how about getting a baby-sitter and having dinner with me in the evening?" Would you mind having dinner here? We could have a glass or two of wine and not have to worry about driving." Ummm ... are you inviting me to stay the night?" That ... would seem to be a logical implication, John." He was fairly sure he detected.