Their unusual sexuality and openness would no doubt lead to trouble, especially for a beautiful innocent young woman like Alicia who would think nothi...g of expressing her attraction to men she encountered. But I had no idea what or who he was looking for as I followed him thought the large house. After several more minutes of standing in the hallway, with Adam looking as if he was totally lost, suddenly it seemed a light bulb lit up. He told me to follow him and headed for the back stairs.. That must be a relief." It is. Another episode in my forgettable past to put behind me." Sounds like the future looks a lot brighter for you." I was happy for Darlene and happier still that we had reconciled our differences. I'm sure my renewed sense of family had a lot to do with that.Since Giovanni and Samantha would be leaving for Italy in a few days, we decided to double date at New Year's. We were going to the Italian Cultural Center for their annual party and I was looking forward to it.. " I paused for a second knowing what I wanted from her was not just conversation and before I let her burrow further into me I said, "Well Barb, its been a slice but I really should get going, I don't want to disturb your evening." "But Mitch, don't you see? You don't understand but you can feel it can't you?" I must have blushed crimson because she continued with, "We're adults, don't be embarrassed. I can see in your eyes how much you want me." She leaned in towards my lips and I held her. "I'm sorry I got so angry yesterday," he said but Jorgarn waved a hand."You were justified and you were just the preliminary battle," he joked. "Torbert got his shots in after you left and I gather Lorida finished the fight when Landor went to his chambers. Regardless, it worked and you saved many lives by saying what everyone thought but were too scared to put into words. We owe you a debt of gratitude and the King wishes to offer you an apology, but more on that later. I have something else.