Slowly bending at the waist I brought my warm moist lips to the nape of her neck, her skin feeling cool. The kiss was done very lightly but I felt her...quiver before me. Mother smelt as I have always remembered, the lingering perfume mixed with her expensive organic bath soap.I pressed my cheek gently against her own, my eyes again capturing hers in the mirror.She was looked nervous, uncertain and perhaps a little dizzy with wine.With her watching me, I moved my eyes down, so that the mirror. “Problem #1. How did Dave Simmons communicate with Bitch Queen to let her know which of his dogs were tying with her? Problem #2 How did Bitch Queen know where Grace lived, her real name and she had three sons? Problem #3 Do we disqualify Dave Simmons from entering any more contests at all the clubs? Problem #4 If we do disqualify Dave Simmons we will receive the publicity we do not want and the tie competition will be closed. If not the clubs.” She stopped and looked at everyone. Is that a. ‘I’m guessing she doesn’t know about the money you borrowed from me?’ She asks as she rises and finishes her glass. ‘Nope, she doesn’t know, only we do.’ I rise as she walks up to me and takes my glass from me. ‘Another glass?’ She asks with a sparkle in her eye. ‘Yes, please. You want to know another secret?’ I ask as I follow her to the kitchen. ‘What’s that?’ She asks as she pulls out another bottle and uncorks it. ‘I have finished the forth book.’ I tell her. ‘What? I thought you said it. Lana and Laura have plans, but I don't really have anything lined up." She dug her toe into the carpet and looked away from Pete. He took a step closer and replied, "It's ok, Linda. You can stay as long as you need to."Linda smiled and looked back into Pete's eyes and said, "Thanks, Pete, but... I mean..." she closed her eyes and took a deep breath and then looked back at Pete and said, "I want to stay... with you."The two just looked into each other's eyes for a long moment before Pete reached.