But prior to that...we will have enjoyed one hell of a very special morning with Jackie, now...what could possibly go wrong with any of that?"**Jackie...was there and waiting for us before we'd arrived. Larry and I quickly ushered her inside the store, locking the doors behind us. Though we had worked late the night before getting everything ready for the sale, it had been well worth the effort. Everything would be ready on time, so that meant the three of us had at least a good hour or more to. They walked in comfortable silence, neither one really not knowing whatto say. So many things were going through her mind at the same time: herresearch, the break-in, Pat. Pat was the most confusing puzzle of themall. She had never felt this way about anyone. She just didn't havemuch confidence in the romance department. She had handled drunks,creeps and even a couple of smooth talkers as a waitress. Pat just didnot fit into any of those categories.Pat on the other hand was enjoying this. At this point I am clueless to the inner circle language of these two so I just kind of watch the lights going by outside the window and thank god I made it through tonight well I thought I had…We got back to the apartment and Amanda did come up and her and sis were going over class schedules for the upcoming term and talking about school stuff. I was just sitting on the couch mindlessly watching something on the TV as the girls talked and giggled and carried on. I must have dozed off at some. He gaveanother excited little bark and wagged his tail eagerly as the cisternfinished filling and the water sounds fell silent. Gently I depressedit again with his nose and he got the idea. The water flushed again andhe stood watching it curiously. As I washed my hands, I was grateful hedid not try to drink it. Instead he surprised me further and scrambledonto the pan to crouch and defecate himself with all the aplomb of aseasoned user. My jaw fell to the floor as I watched dumbstruck withhappy.