And Bethany is scared.”“OK,” I replied, confused by what Kathy had just said. “Maybe I’m dense. Please explain.”“I don’t think she’s...thinking clearly. Andrew is like Pete, only even more conservative. He comes from Grand Rapids and he’s Dutch Reformed, though he hasn’t been to church since he came to Chicago. Honestly, from the way she describes him, Andrew makes Pete look like a libertine. I’m afraid he’ll never fit in.”“Pete has always been a bit uncomfortable with my choices,” I replied.. One of my hands was on her leg, the soft nylon of her stockings, as I raised it up her crossed leg I could feel the lace of the stocking top, the ribbon straps of a suspender belt, then the soft skin of her thigh. She felt the opposite to any man I have ever been near, no body hair, her skin smooth, nearly slippery.I moved my other hand up to her chest, through her blouse I could feel her breast. She pulled away, continuing to look me straight in the eyes. She unbuttoned her blouse and slipped. The wrestling match was over before it started, almost, when Ruth got a death grip on Danny’s Boner of the gods and squeezed. That stopped him right quick.“No, Ruth!” I twisted away from David and grabbed her by the boobs from behind. “Don’t hurt him!” I felt more than heard her snicker, and she released Danny and turned around to kiss me.“You know I wouldn’t, Charlie.”I knew, but still.With that we all settled down for a little bit. I stroked Danny’s back, long and slow, while we rested, and. I asked her how her night went. Maria lowered her head and told me she just came back from Brad's apartment. She quickly apologized for not telling me. We had a heated argument for a few minutes. She said she had no intention of being with him. She said at the end of the night when she was walking to her car her friend, who owned the sports bar, didn't think she should be driving. Her friend said she could call her a taxi or Maria could wait till she'd finish closing so she could drive her.