‘Dan, do you flirt so outrageously with every woman you meet?’ I asked, trying my hardest not to sound desperate. ‘This is my first time, Scouts...Honour!’ He lifted a bulked arm in salute. ‘Oh my god, do you need a license to carry those?’ He flexed his biceps in the manner of a body builder and laughed. What I would give to be the woman to cover that man in oil… I quickly looked down at my hands, just so that I had something to stare at other than his body, and I took my time wiping grease from. He was aware that Beth had taken an enormous risk, emotionally, in telling him what she had. Similarly, an enormous physical risk in jumping into the North Sea to help him the day they met. He felt he owed it to her – and to himself – to explore her ... revelation? He needed to know what she meant, what would be implied by any future relationship. He was beginning to realise that he was thinking in terms of a relationship, even if not in the immediate future. He was extremely attracted to her.. They’d known each other for almost 2 years when they had decided to meet. The night before they were to meet she talked to him online. Sweetie: Hi Connor what are you doing tonight? Ready for tomorrow? ArmyMan: Hi Annie, I was just finishing up some work. Sure I’m ready for tomorrow, what all do you want to do? Sweetie: Oh I thought we’d just make it up as we go along. Of course there are a few things I’d like to do but I’m sure your not interested… ArmyMan: Oh come on Annie tell me and I’ll. Assets. As for the children, Lexi will be eighteen soon and beyond your control. I will do everything possible to protect Bill Junior from you and your pathetic boyfriend." You may think Douglas is pathetic, but I can assure you, he is not. He is a skilled and dynamic lover. He is president of his company and he is a very important man in this community. When he divorces that wife of his, I will marry him and I will be on the arm of a powerful man." It sounded almost rehearsed.Bill silently.