When I returned for a trip to the ladies room at the end of dinner, Osborn said. "Ron and I are going dancing would you like to come along?" No, I thi...k I will make a few calls I have been putting off. You two go on along and have fun." I had learned enough over dinner so that if I needed to, I could run him down. I insisted on picking up the bill, but I did let him leave the tip.I drove home without Osborn. I was surprised how quickly I had gotten used to her company. Back in the room I drank. "Sit down a moment Jane. There is something you should know."Jane felt a premonition of what was to come."Didn't anyone tell you that Henry had petitioned for divorce?" her friend asked."No. No, nobody said anything," Jane answered, looking thoughtful, "What grounds did he cite?" Your disappearance. It seems the Germans have introduced a new law that allows instant divorce on demand. More, it doesn't require the other party to know about the proceedings. Apparently it was sold to the Bundestag. They didn’t talk much on the way back, walking swiftly and carefully through the crowds until they finally made it to their small sanctuary. Emma’s legs were on fire, sore and ready for a rest, but her mind hadn’t stopped working. And her stomach was grumbling for attention. She needed food and strong dose of caffeine. ‘Well, that certainly was productive or so it seemed.’ She murmured, kicking off her sneakers and sighing with relief as she wiggled her sock clad toes. From behind she heard. "I can grill some shrimp and scallops" I'll make a pasta salad," you say."And I can boil corn on the cob," Jill adds.We head into town and stop at a small seafood shack. We enter and are greeted by a nice looking young man. "What are you ladies looking for today," he asks cheerfully."Are your shrimp fresh?" you inquire."No, they're very well behaved," he says with a laugh."Everyone's a comedian," you respond and roll your eyes. I bat mine at him and smile sweetly."How about your scallops?" I.