“So what’s that special thing you have planned?” Ashley asked. In response Miguel reached over to her and placed his hand on her leg, and slowly...brushed his way under her skirt resting on her inner thigh. Ashley’s heart fluttered. She was a virgin, totally not used to this kind of physical contact, but she didn’t say anything, to her surprise she liked it. “I’m sure you can guess, but if not I’ll show you. Your okay with this aren’t you?” Miguel asked her gently. Not forcing in any way.. Why did it all have to change, why did she have to change. She hadn't realized she had spoken out loud. Brand picked her up and set her on his lap. "Because we grew up, brat, some of the cruelties of the world slipped into our lives, but that doesn't mean we have to let it ruin what we had." He softly kissed her lips, then carrying her in his arms, he got his hair brush and sitting back down, brushed her hair, like he had done that night so long ago.Taking the glass out of her hand, he carried. ” We ate and then started to have drinks afterwards. I drank the beer that Janie had bought and she mixed herself up a drink with rum. We then sat in her living room chatting. “We will get started in the morning to see what you have going on in your house.” I said. “I really can’t tell you how much I appreciate it Dave. I am very worried about it and don’t know who else to call. I don’t have the money for expensive repairs.” Janie said. “Well, that’s why I’m here.” I replied. Janie just smiled. One young couple, which appeared to be from India had a Ferret on a leash. There were many dogs, nearly half of them were Black Labradors, in all sizes, but a variety of breeds were represented. I saw a German Sheppard, several Bassets Hounds, a few little pug nosed things, a Saint Bernard, some Poodles, and even a Mastiff with its big squared off head. One of the Black Labs was in a harness pulling his paraplegic master around in his wheelchair. In a former life, over 40 years ago, I had been.