”“Since you’re a Georgia boy, this is familiar ground.”“Yes and no. Atlanta is quite different from my hometown and even the University.”�...�Are you considering moving here?”“Yes, but there is going to be some considerable discussion about that.”“I noticed you bring some power to the plate.”“Yes, the third base coach for the Sky Sox made some suggestions that have paid off well. I’ve been fortunate in my short career to have good coaching. I just try to listen and learn.”“Okay, Eric. You’ll be at. .. actually ... when I pushed the button, a light flashed over the door to our room and a buzzer sounded at the nurses station. Nurses don't nurse ... no ... Nurses fill out paperwork. Nurses aides answer the buzzer.Usually, they are constantly on their feet fetching water, ice, coke, pencils, paper for inconsiderate old men and crotchety old ladies who are used to being waited on hand and foot.Wendy wanted something for her constant headache ... but the Aide can't issue it, nor can she even. " I love that idea," he said, so excited that it made another of those balls of heat explode in Riley's loins. She'd been unsure what to think, on that hike through the woods. But now her thoughts had gelled and she was very glad this interesting man had shown up, unannounced. In a way, it was romantic. She didn't think of it as the most romantic thing any man had ever done for her ... but it was."Then that's what we'll do," she said."What about Curtis?" asked Bob."Yes! What about me?" asked. Stop it.Steeling his nerves, he knelt by the bed and whispered her name.Nothing.“Kathryn?” he repeated, ever so slightly louder.Still nothing.As neutrally as possible, he put his hand on her shoulder, shaking it just a bit.“Kathryn, it’s been an hour. Time to wake up.”Sighing and slowly rolling to her back — he couldn’t help but view every motion in its most sensual interpretation — she crossed an arm over her body and grasped his hand, her fingers entwining with his. Her eyes remained closed.