She took a deep breath."All right, what is it? Have you got another lover? Have you fallen in love? Or have I done something?"Johannes frowned, scruti...izing the tablecloth. Their food began to arrive, and he paused, raising a finger to indicate he couldn't respond just then.When the waiter left them in privacy, he said, "None of those, Helen. At least not the way you mean it. I'm sure you know I've had other lovers, just as I know you do. So another lover wouldn't make a difference for us. And,. . keep an eye open, ok?”Something else? Natasha looked at the small man, and he met her gaze. There wasn’t only confidence in his gaze, but an awareness, knowledge, a look of wisdom and intelligence that no man his age should have carried. It was frightening.“ ... ok.”~~Antoinette~~The first seven nights since her embrace, Samantha spent alone, other than visits from her child. Jack and Antoinette both knew to give her her space, and while she enjoyed and embraced her son’s company, there were. I poured the rest of my coffee down the sink, giving me an excuse to go back to the kitchen. I found Jo and Sami still playing the video game and I said, “It’s getting close to bedtime, sweetie. You can play another 15 minutes then it’s time to brush your teeth and change into your jammies. I’ll come tuck you in when you’re ready.” She said, “OK, Daddy.” I said, “Jo, I’d appreciate it if you hang around until she’s sound asleep, OK?” She said, “Sure, Mr. Craig.” I went back to work on the. He didn't make a big deal of the situation,leaving out the fight and listened to his father's instructions."Just get him to the dentist!" his father told him. "Please don't leavehim in any pain like that." Ok, I got it dad." Bret drove his brother, who was in major painbleeding all over his clothes. "I can handle this!" Give them my insurance card if they give you a hard time, you'll haveto say you're me, because with work like this, he may need a parent tosign," said his father. "You look so.