. even if their daughter is on board as a witness.” I laughed.Cerys was in the cockpit at this point so nothing more was said in that direction.“T...ere’s enough water, let’s get under way.”Cerys went forward to let go the bow line and as soon as she signalled to me I slipped the stern line and put the motor into gear. We left the inner harbour to find quite a lot of traffic milling about trying to get out, so we proceeded with care.“Shall we go up the coast this time?” I asked.With the wind not. ‘We’re going to miss the recital,’ she whined.. ‘No, we’re not, Hon. I’ve got ’em. Really.’ He continued his rummaging. They both jumped as Miranda and David walked up to them. ‘Why aren’t you guys standing on line?’ she asked, staring at the long cue. ‘Your father has lost our tickets, Mira. We’re going to miss the performance.’ Isolinda blew her nose. ‘Dad, don’t you remember you gave the tickets to me?’ She produced a handful of tickets from her purse. ‘Of course, I remember. I was just. I shook my head. "I think I still have the circadian rhythm of ateenager. Or mostly at least." Are Hannah and Jacob coming over?"I nodded. "I'm guessing they'll be here in a bit over an hour."I let her pick me up out of my crib and walked downstairs with her. Idecided since I was going to Whateley there was no point in doing myhomework. Apparently I was going back at least two grades anyway, sowhat was the point? I turned on the TV and used Netflix to find Sofiathe First episodes. I had watched. "Of course," she said, looking me up and down, "he's not a young stud. They can be quite the treat."When our eyes met, hers danced merrily. She moistened her lips and, despite my self-control, I felt my blood heat. I broke away, my eyes casting around the room as I sipped more of my martini. They fell on the money, and I reminded myself why I was here."So the only reason he's seeing you is for the sex?" Well, that and the usual reasons men see courtesans. So there's someone that he can truly.