I’ll see you tonight, won’t I? And we need to arrange when we’re going sailing, too.’ A look of horror crossed Julie’s face. ‘I forgot to ...ell Jack I wanted to borrow the boat!’ ‘Don’t worry. If he’s loaned it to someone else I can borrow Charlie’s. He won’t mind.’ ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Of course. Now, get yourself in and get some sleep. I’ll see you in the bar tonight.’ She paused, and I could see the hesitation. I leaned in to her and her lips came up as her eyes closed. The kiss was gentle. A. "I would be a hypocrite if I did. I want to help combat the terrible Darkness that has beset this town, and denying your request would not be at all helpful in that regard."Jason just nodded and forced himself to remain silent."I've talked to Bill about this," Debby said, her tone measured. "His initial response was that there was no way in hell he was going to allow something like that under this roof."Jason said nothing despite the tremendous effort required.Debby laced her fingers in her. George looked at me and smiled."You ok Alex?" "Yeah fine. My feet hurt a bit from all the dancing, but I've enjoyed thenight so far." George, isn't about time you took your cousin up for a spin?" Debbieadded."Eh I don't know. Amanda's over there," he nervously replied."Oh for god's sake George! It's just a dance! I mean she's only beenlooking after your child for months now!"He flushed a bit with embarrassment. "Well... I suppose... if she wantsto."I glanced over at Debbie and she gestured. Adele and Celia took her on as alegal secretary while she went to law school using the settlement to payher school fees, buy a nice apartment and an imported sports car.?I used to be a model so I know exactly how many calories I?ve consumedand exactly how much exercise I will have to do tomorrow to work them off.I figured you?re buying dinner so why not splurge.? Michelle grinned athim.?I have a private gym membership that you are welcome to use; I?d like tosee you in a leotard.? Peter.