.. but they love each other, they’ve been married 30 years and never had a real honeymoon.”“Yep,” said Stan, “I’ve known them for a long t...me – I guess it’s been about 15 years.”“Stan?”“Yeah – Richard?”“Has my Father ever said-anything to you about his health?”“No. Is something wrong?”“Nah – just asking.”“When are you guys going to have a party to show off your new home, Rich?”“Sooner than later,” said Caroline. “I’m going to like being a hostess, Richard. Stan, this place is large enough to. "I looked at him and said, finally, "But Ashley said you and the missus fuck sometimes? She's said she's seen it."He looked at me, laughed and said, "Yeah. Like once every two months. That's not enough for me. I gotta get it more than that."I just kept staring. I dunno why, because I'd never done anything like this. But I knew he was super horny, and really wanted to see his dick. I'd never seen a dude his age, and wasn't sure how big or how small he was. So I just said okay and leaned back. There are only so many times you need to be told what a good year it’s been, and how we’re looking forward to an even better one next year. But of course it’s hard to keep track of how much you’re drinking when solicitous waiters keep topping up your wine glass, and I’d certainly had more than I’d planned.After the final toast, most of the guys had headed straight for the free bar to get as sloshed as possible at the firm’s expense, but I’d had enough for the night. I agreed to have just one. Once the meal was over, we were invited to mingle and there was even adance floor with a band playing, so I decided to meet some of the authorswhose work had touched me.I got a chance to hug Steff the Cyclist, and tell her in person how muchher support meant to me, and then I giggled with Extravagance who hadloved to tease and flirt with me.I cheered a kiss between Bailey Summers and his wonderful girlfriend, whoblushed, and then gave a kiss on the cheek to Jo Dora Webster as thanksfor her.