Isnt it something like just rubbing your lips together for a long time? No, I told her, its when you open your mouth and let our tongues touch each ot...er. She looked at me doubtfully for a second, but then leaned towards me, her mouth open enough that I could see her tongue trying to dart out. I kissed her and slipped my tongue into her mouth and she jumped, but didnt pull back. We held the kiss for a few moments, and then I let go and leaned back. Okay, whats next? she asked. Well, now youre. Only a lionessstudying her prey.His eyebrows furrowed. "Doubts about me? What do you mean, Sister?" Last fall, you were supposed to go to the Catholic Youth Conference inIndianapolis. But you didn't go there, did you Father? I was here to helpclean not long after you left. I found the printouts for your tickets inthe trash. You were booked on a flight to Barbados."Francis swallowed. His hands folded together and his eyes glared at herwith equal parts anger and concern."I really don't think. Even when they were all at college together she’d noticed the attraction Nathan felt for Holly. Holly knew of course, but she just wasn’t attracted to him. Such is life. Pouring herself another drink Emma chatted to the girls from her Maths class. They’d been the quieter ones, and never really talked about anything personal so it was a wonder that after all these years they’d managed to remain in contact, but Emma was glad. It made moving here seem so right, that there was something to help. "With that the image in the mirror froze, almost as if put on pause. Butperhaps that is exactly what happened. It wasn't like I reallyunderstood the magic behind it, or had even believed it in before acouple minutes earlier. In fact, a small part of me still couldn't helpdoubting it's existence and thinking this some sort of joke, but AuntElyse hadn't been the type to play elaborate pranks.It was then that the words she had said sank in. She had told me that Iwould have to say 'I consent',.