He was thoroughly enjoying the conversation and the company, but, he thought, it would be a poor host who kept his guests from their beds. ‘Sorry g...rls, I think I’m going to have to call it a night.’ He said finally. ‘If you want to stay up, you’re welcome of course. You know where your bedroom is – first right? But I’m whacked and I’d hate to fall asleep on you.’ This time Maddy answered for them both. ‘No, it’s been a heavy day and we could do with turning in as well. In fact, if we stay up. ’ He patted his back. ‘Izzi is a sweet girl. I can’t even bring myself to imagine what she must’ve gone through all these years, but…’ He smiled, tussling his hair. ‘…I love the way you love her. When we tour together, I’m sure she’ll get along great with G.’ ‘You think that day will come? When we tour together?’ Brandon’s hazel-green eyes glistened with tears. Nathan hugged him properly this time. He got him, knew how he felt. It wasn’t for nothing that he thought Nathan was the most sensible. "My dear, William," I said, "may I ask you something?" "Please do, Steffanie," he said, "ask me anything you wish." "Do you know why Merripath House is also known as Cucumber Hall?" "Is it?" he said. "Then perhaps the owner is known to cultivate cucumbers." "Indeed, William, and 'appen she shoves 'em up her wife's muff." "I beg your pardon." "Are you hard of hearing, man? 'am sayin' she humps her horny missus with 'em." "Good grief, woman, you need a priest, not a husband." "A priest ain't. Eine Hand legte sich auf meinen Po und es stank nach Alkoholund noch etwas anderem. Aus reflex zog ich die Ellbogen nach hinten undein gekrechster Laut kam aus seinem Mund."Muschst du imma so rabiiiiat schein?" Bei dir ja, Namiel.", meinte ich und machte das Licht an, "Was los, ichdachte wenn du wieder kommst, dann bin ich wieder ein Junge" Da gibt's ain kl.. klitzzzes klaiiiines Pro.. Por.. Plo..Probl..emchen...", meinte er lallend.Ich verdrehte die Augen angewidert. "Und wo ist das.