I decided to give her a kiss on the cheek and left a lipstick print on her; my sister, wanting to keep her cheeks even, decided to kiss the other side...and left another lipstick mark. I don’t think Anni had ever had this much fun, or attention, ever, but tonight she was having the spotlight on her for a change. We all went out trick or treating after eating some cake and waiting for Sarah and Cindy to get dressed up again. That year, I went as Super Girl, Anni went as Wonder Woman, Sarah –who. Studying his pained expression, she said soothingly, “The situation’s different now. You’ve retired remember? The Military can’t force you into their wars any more. You’re a good man, and you fight when it’s the right thing to do, like rescuing us damsels in distress.”He was coaxed from his troubled introspection by her well-meaning words, and he smiled at her in gratitude as he asked, “Still keeping me from dwelling in the past, honey?”“Always,” she replied, giving him a loving smile.He looked. This is new. Why so affectionate?" Can I help it if I miss you?" No, I guess not. I'd rather have you in my arms than have you ignore me." Then stop complaining." I wasn't... Yes, Dear."She grinned at me as if she'd won something and took my hand. We headed out toward the parking lot, waving at the smiling guard.I let her in the car and walked around to my side. She unlocked my door as I walked up to it. Her belt was done up and she was holding onto my arm before I started the engine."How did. Your first thought on meeting me was whether I'd be a good sex partner.ME: Um ... Yeah?RUTH: And?ME: Well, that was seven years ago and I was a high school junior. And let's face it, you were ... are hot. But, it only took a few minutes before I refined my thoughts and you became my good friend George's mother. End of sexual discussion.RUTH: Well, what you've described is pretty typical of pubescent boys. I just don't think that men hold that as they mature.ME: Ben, did you think of the young.