Our families have been plotting again. I should have known when both my daughters were asking if I’d been in touch with you recently, and then plann...d a Christmas at Grange of all places, to relieve Clare of stress.“You heard about my hostel problems while you were up there, I presume with your own family. Mine told you that I wouldn’t be arriving at all, and why, and you’ve come hot-foot to help out. Am I right?”“Spot on, John,” she said admiringly. “My family told me I was looking ill and. "Lara ... Lara, I think I'm having another sighting."Lara laughed, then turned and looked. She gasped and said, "If you are, then so am I."I smiled and took his hand, setting my drink on the bar. He led me out on the dance floor, put his hand on the small of my back, and held me close. My heart began to pound in my chest. 'Don't let this be a dream. Please, don't let this be a dream.' I had one hand on his shoulder, and the other holding his hand. I glanced up at Lara and she smiled really big. My buddy King called me up Saturday night and asked If my wife and I would like to hang out. He said he Wanted to grill and watch a basketball game and drink At his place. I knew that King had a thing for my wife Susan and This would be a good opportunity for him to flirt with Her and get a real good look at her all dressed up. I put on my favorite team jersey and Susan Looked amazing in the new dress that I had just bought Her. She had her hair done up real nice with her nice Makeup on. She. I felt I had to let the thought of pursuing the young girl go, but as I started to walk past the family, the mother approached me again. She introduced herself and as we shook hands she said, “My name is Kathy.” She was pretty but as I glanced at her, I could tell she was a little self-conscious about herself, wrapped up in a light throw, covering her body. She patted my dog on the head, and again remarked, “What a good dog.” I told her my name and after a few pleasantries, she said, “You know,.