He got us situated in the basket and briefed on where to hold on and what not to touch. He also told us how to stand during take-offs and landings. T...en we were ready to go. Although we were told to hold to the rope handles with both hands, Helen had one arm wrapped around my waist in death grip. With a few more long blasts of the burner and shouted commands to the crew to “weigh off”, we slowly left the ground. We did not know what to expect but I could not have imagined how smooth the. Billy kept hisdistance but kept watching me, Brian never called, and my life revolvedaround Janice and my work.When I went to the first bridal shower I wore a simple blue and whitedress that was fitted, about knee length with white heels, my hairbrushed out in a flip. I had no idea what went on at a bridal showersince boys never attend, but it was actually fun, especially whenAngela opened several gifts that turned out to be very sexy lingerie!She flatly refused to model them for us, but she. I like the place. It's nice. Comfortable. Relaxing.Gabriel and I talked about work for a while, and then conversation turned to his upcoming Christmas party. It was stuff we'd spoken about before, but Gabriel is an only child, and he liked to hear himself talk. So I let him, while I simply enjoyed puffing on my pipe and savoring the sherried flavor of the whiskey.The bar began to fill with the after-work professional crowd that favored the place, and I found myself listening less and less to. "Good morning," Mark said and looked at the newcomer."Hello, I'm Raul. I'll be your pilot for the trip back to San Diego. Our plane has been serviced and is parked on the tarmac at a private airport not far from here. We have a helicopter on the pad waiting to take you all there."Mark said, "I'd like to eat first, then I'll be ready." He looked around the room. Everyone else nodded they agreed with him."Well, if you people don't mind, I'll join you. I got called out early and haven't eaten yet,.