" he said without thinking. "Gunnery sergeant. Usually tough as nails."She turned towards him, her dark eyes large and luminous. "And how do you know ...hat?" She asked.Ben grimaced. He'd gone a mighty long time without even thinking about marines. "I called the psychic friends network." He growled. I've spent too much time here, popping eye candy. He turned to leave.Again she called out and he stopped. "Ben?" There was concern in her voice. "Be careful."He crossed his arms. "Worry about your. A call arrived from Frances at an odd time of the day.“Frances? What’s up, my love? Not well?”“Not me, Reg. Erika is feeling nauseous, so I think she has morning sickness. If it had been Prudence, I would suspect migraine, but not with Erika. I am bringing her home, but I may have to stop for a time if she is sick. See you when we get home.”She closed the call, leaving Reg to reflect that his good day just changed. He went to warn the twins, so they knew that Erika may not want to eat much this. It didn?t take long for me to get back to the condo where I crashedon the sofa. I was just about to get up for a glass of water when thedoorbell rang. I opened the door. I don?t know who was mostshocked, Denise or I.?Rick? Is that you? What have you done to yourself???Denise! Help me! Please come in.?Denise came in and sat on the sofa. I poured two white wines andbegan to tell the story of my experiences over the past twenty-ninehours. For the most part, Denise listened in silence but. At 5’6, a pretty face, long dark hair and a good figure (32c-27-32) she was quite a catch around her neighbourhood and she had had her fair share of guys before finally moving in with my 36 year old boyfriend. Her parents and numerous other people told her he was too old for her but this just strengthened her resolve to move in with him, they had now lived together for just under a year and things were just beginning to get shaky. Jade finished stretching and took a look out into the blue sky,.