We had similar broad interests. He hates city life and prefers small towns just like me. Yet, I was disturbed by my thoughts. He is married. I would r...ther remain single than go down that road with Tim. Mid afternoon New Years day Kara invited me over. The house was quiet. Their eldest child had moved back to Illinois last summer. Their youngest son was out and Tim was upstairs on the computer while Kara and I chatted about our dreams. I told her about the drive to Springfield and being alone. ”Taylor was sitting on Bill’s other side, “He can’t tell you, but I can; I’ve engaged him to help me work on Alec to loosen up and be accepting of our Circle lifestyle. I think he’d be a great addition to this place, but Alec is still hung up on all the old paradigms about relationships, sex, and women. I think he’ll eventually come around though.”Bill rolled his eyes. He whispered something to Taylor and she said aloud, “Oh, everybody will know sooner or later what’s going on. WE don’t have. “Miss Stud?” Mary asked.“I went to try and hang a picture last night and someone used my stud finder to prove she was a stud,” Emiko glared at Kelly.“Every boyfriend I have ever had did that same joke so I figured someone had too,” Kelly said, “Besides, you said it yourself, the thing must be broken since it couldn’t find the wall studs.”“I will try check the signal in my bedroom after lunch,” Mary said, “How is the signal in your rooms?”“The signal gets wonky at times,” Kelly said, “for some. “I’d bet you’d enjoy being between our wives legs again!” John’s fake smile revealed.Dan enticed them again with the variety of sports fishing he has done, suggesting before, or after March break so it wouldn’t be so crowded.Eric appeared, offering them menus. Doug and John looked for the most expensive meal they could order even if they didn’t like it to eat. John poured more champagne, and Dan ordered two more bottles.More toasts said, then Eric took their meal orders. Dan lifted his glass.