It took a littleeffort but soon Eddie had the handles of the garbage can held firmly, hisred nailed fingertips fully evident as they shined in the sun...light. Hethen started down the back walk to the alley. June watched out the windowas Eddie wiggled and stumbled through the back yard as he minced alongwith his skirt flying in the breeze as he carried the heavy garbage canto the alley. He then disappeared around the back hedge and moments laterreturned heading for the back door once again.She. “Yes, but you’re the only one who knows.” She informed me.“Well,” I said, as I got to my feet from behind the wheel, sidled up to her, face to face, placed both hands on her shoulders and sort of pulled her to me and said, “Happy Birthday” and kissed her on the lips. She appeared to be taken back, but didn’t show signs of resistance. I looked her in the eyes, as she hadn’t moved, and kissed her again, but this time passionately. She opened her mouth,wrapped her arms around me, and kissed me. They were the long heavy one that he used with both hands equally well and the short blade with the sharp edge on both sides. He named them Nora and Good-night in memory of his long dead spouse who had been trampled by a troop of dragoons unwilling to slow down for common folk. He often repeated their names as he dispatched his opponents to their reward.They had been together nigh on to two years now and in all that time the Hammer had not made any move to accost the femininity of his partner. They settled into opposite sofas in the living room. "You know I've always liked being undressed. This is my home now, and no one remains who will tell me otherwise." I did know that, Elizabeth, and this is your home. I trust you will dress before leaving the pod?"Elizabeth said, "I am still mulling that. I'm just as glad you've come to visit. I would like your thoughts. What is the dress code in your pod?"Gail entered the room and approached them. The Prince turned to her, acknowledging her.