" And then she would look at me, almost curiously, half knowingly and ask, "would he?" God I would blush, flick back my teased hair that was always in...my eyes, nervously, and simper. I guess she knew what he didn't like. The truth of it was that I didn't know. Yes, he some times told me what he liked, it was not like he talked a lot about what he didn't like. So I would always nod, and catch her eye, like, "of course, duh!" ‹ and put it back on the rack, and giggle.And then she'd point. He was keeping a low profile. He was bit embarrassed by it all. He just wanted a quiet meal. I wanted so much more than that he offered.Debbie managed to get Fern away from Big D, she had her phone out showing pictures of her recent trip to the US. Fern loved the US. This left Big D all alone. “She’s a bit much your Fern. Even for the Hulk.” I said to him.We had flirted at work and I thought he fancied me.“Yes, it’s the drink I’m afraid.” He laughed.“I heard Sheraa was a bit 80’s anyway. You. I needed to do some digging to see if I had 15 plates of the same kind.Jenny said,"Just get the best plastic and paper plates we can find and let it go at that."I was thinking the same thing but was glad some else suggested it. I did think that we may have too many cooks. Jenny's and my Mom both were going to come the day before and start cooking. I hoped we didn't have an episode of the mad chef. I did stop at the shopping center to purchase another microwave and two of the three section crock. ‘Paul this is so lovely. You are so lucky to live in a place like this,’you trilled with pleasure. As you spoke I found courage to ask you a question that was in my mind since we had stepped in from the pool. I gulped and spoke. “Could I take you out to dinner,’ I sounded so young and unsure of myself. You turned quickly to me and flew into my arms your body naked and warm I held you to me. You kissed me and smiled into my face as you spoke you positively glowed,’ Of course I will go out with.