I went to her and asked if she wanted to eat or drink anything. She said no but anyhow I gave her orange juice. Then, I don’t know what happened to ...e but I said to her, “Take off your clothes.” She was startled because she didn’t even empty her juice and she started removing her layers.Okay, I gotta be honest I respect women so much but just the thinking of the costliest asset I have ever bought for a short time made me a maniac. It was half my monthly salary and I have to use her, I knew. ”“I was thinking mama bear, but yes, the same idea,” Kara said. “Are you ready to talk to Bethany?”“Yes and no,” I replied with resignation. “I’m not sure I want to hear what she has to say.”“One way or the other, you need to hear it,” Kara said.“I know. I know. OK. Let me put on my PJs.”“That sounds funny coming from a grown man, but go on!” Kara giggled.I put on my silk pajamas and Kara got dressed. She took my hand and led me downstairs to where Bethany and Sofia were sitting at the kitchen. Though it was unspoken, everyone seemed to realize it. Nobody was rushing as they knew that we had the rest of our lives together. We just relaxed, some laying or sitting on the bed, others sprawled on one of the two arm chairs. We made small talk. Katie told stories of growing up with three newest members of our crazy little family. There was much laughter which seemed to ease Melanie and Jess' nervousness.We easily spent an hour just having those conversations. I wasn't doing much. Ilyonemanwonder23: http://images.paraorkut.com/img/pics/images/i/i_love_you-1937.jpgonemanwonder23: Love you too. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Later: I’d gotten back from tennis practice an hour ago and was now cleaning and dusting down my room. The chemicals were getting to me. I took a screwdriver and dug it into the grooves around my window, prying it loose, and wrenched the frame upwards. My tiny house isn’t exactly “structurally.