“You’re following Doctor Barton’s rules?” she asked.“Yes. I promised Al to limit my pipe smoking and cigar smoking and I’m doing that. The...problem is, it’s like the toddler to whom you give a cookie. He’ll come back for another one. I acquiesced to Al’s demands and I’m sure he’s going to try to tighten up the reins again. He’s already giving me grief about soft drinks!”“Sugar is bad for you, in any form. I’d rather you had a nice piece of marbled steak than a Coke, Tiger. And the switch from. I should have seen it then too. I’ve been so stupid!”When Bev and Suzie showed up at the door, Prudence was a bit surprised. When Bev asked, almost shyly, to talk to Constance, Prudence simply stood back.This catch-up session took four hours, and Prudence didn’t see or hear a peep from Connie’s room the entire time. When Bev came out she looked drawn and tired, but she smiled.“You were right,” she said. “She’s in love with my brother.”“I knew it,” said Prudence. She didn’t sound like she was. He walked her to his car, a rental too, and seated her gentlemanly. She liked the attention and chivalry he was displaying, making her feel very special.He drove them to the restaurant and they walked inside. The hostess met them and took them to their table."Oh wow! You weren't kidding about the view, Terry… it's beautiful!" Emily said."It certainly is," he said. Emily looked at him and he wasn't looking out the window! Emily blushed, and looked down, smiling at the compliment."You sure blush. . but just to feel one of his bear hugs; renew their old loyalty to each other. She picked up the phone and rang Eddy’s number.Eddy open his front door onto his snow covered drive and Sybil stepped into his hall-way, gracefully rubbing the snow from her shoes before shedding her coat. She sure looked tasty thought Ed; her flaxen hair falling onto that graceful neck; the soft wool sweater clinging over the thrust of her tits.The past week had altered things. Her attitude had always been.