Linda said that looks like it needs a licking and she laughed and said it needs a shower..I headed home for a shower and change of clothes..the mines ...un 24/7 and Frank was home in Elko. I worked a long day Saturday and half of Sunday and texted Linda that she could swing by my place with or without Bonnie. She replied that Bonnie was headed to Elko to see Cheryl and she would be over after close which on Sundays was 8PM.I puttered around my shop tearing my race car apart, I was deep into off. "Call you back to make sure I was okay, sure. I can't believe you're here, I'm so excited!"No words were needed, just a long kiss. Eventually, we finished wrapping gifts, and went to bed.My kids knew John, not as my boyfriend, but as a good friend. They were happy to see him in the morning, and dragged us both downstairs with them. We watched as they unwrapped their gifts.The day continued as planned, John tagged along for my family events. My family was already familiar with him, he served. Being a frugal student, it did cross my mind to see if they'd let me buyLu a child's ticket at the cinema - only ?1 for kids on a Tuesday - but Idecided that he wouldn't appreciate that much, even though the thoughtgave me a strange thrill. He didn't try to put his arm around my shoulderduring the film, but he did sheepishly ask if I wanted anything from therefreshments counter, still looking a little bewildered that a good-looking girl like me (not to be conceited, of course) was interested. .. ‘‘Please Jem? It looked interesting, what you were doing ... and you seemed to like it. Why stop because I’m here?’Jem still looked torn, so I decided to negotiate.‘I know you want to ask Sarah out. You might even kiss her, right? I’ll show you what it’s like to kiss if you let me watch.’This time the agreement came more quickly, and I leaned forward and kissed him right on the mouth. We lingered there for a moment, and it was warm and rather nice after all.Jem smiled when we pulled apart..