‘I know something about engineering,’ Herb called after them as they were walking away. ‘I’m a machinist.’ **************** The Shakespeare...Room was a new place in the downtown section of the city. It was in the basement of the headquarters building of CMC, a machinery company that was a major employer. It was neither a disco nor a restaurant. There was music, and you could have drinks and snacks, too. Most of the patrons were a bit older than Jim. Jim was being careful to back the Pontiac out. ”“We should tell Mama Bee you can’t ‘phoenix’ anymore,” he said.“I’m the one who watches their backs,” Lisa murmured. “They’re more likely to screw up if they think I can’t protect them.”“But you can’t protect them as well, now, can you?” Macario asked. “I can still time-walk,” she replied. “Any trouble they can get into, I can go back and fix it. Beside, I can still create nuclear energy – as much as I need, when I need it. And I can shield myself if I have enough warning. I tested if I could. Then he said, “I want to have you naked except for your nylons the first time. You are wearing stockings and not pantyhose, aren’t you?” “Yes,” said Em. An hour later Em lay naked except for her nylons on the sofa in Mike’s suite. Her legs were wide apart and her hotly willing pussy was wet and open and freshly fucked. Her nipples were still erect. Em dreamily remembered the hot delight she had experienced when he had opened the door of his suite, naked and erect, and removed her dress off. "Let me get you your money really quick." Thanks. Can I ask you a question, Mr. Charles?" Sure," I answered handing her thirty bucks. "Ask me anything." Well, how come you never date? I mean, you're always here when I come over. Don't you get lonely?"Her question took me aback and I mulled over it for a second before answering. "Sometimes. Things were really hard with the boys mom and it makes it hard to think about being in a relationship again." She was 16 and old enough to hear the truth.Ava.