My first target was Steve’s desk. I had no idea what to look for. I opened the lap drawer. It contained the usual clutter of junk — staple remover..., paper clips, dry ballpoint pens, broken pencils and Post-it pads. Nothing there. Then I opened the top drawer in the pedestal. This was more like it. I found a couple of ledgers, some letters fastened together with rubber bands, and a sheaf of paper that looked like a movie script. I had no time to examine anything. The second drawer was a file. The guy from work used to joke and flirt with me and make me laugh but I never envisaged he would be my first lover. We stopped in the lane one night in November and he told me he was crazy about me. I said I liked him but he was married and sat quietly not knowing what to say as I was shocked. He apologised and leaned over to kiss me as he said sorry. That night I couldn't sleep thinking about it, my heart pounded and I was in turmoil.The next day at work we glanced at each other nervously but. " That's better. At least we can pick mostly standing up and save our backs," Sari said as she arrived at the shed. She gave Jerry the biggest and warmest smile she'd given him yet. He realized she'd been so reserved before because of the presence of their father. Miko giggled and, in the way of sisters, tipped open the bowl of secrets: "Papa also told Sari not to be too friendly with the 'big boy'!" Sari swung at her sister who danced out of the way. "Are you the 'big boy', Jerry? The one. “Bye!” she called as they headed down the stairs to the landing of the house.“Come back tomorrow, same time!” Female Newt yelled out before they heard the front door slam.Newt looked at her. “What the hell did you think you were doing?”She looked offended as she put her shirt back on. “I’m having fun. We both think he’s cute, so why not? Didn’t see you shying away from Tessa.”Newt chewed on a fingernail. “I have to think about this. Should we see if we can give Mom back her body?” Then he.