"Cruel and unusual, for sure," chimed in Patrick, "but maybe not punishment. What a way to go!" Ryan," said Nicole, "you and Jennifer already know you...re welcome in our beds. I heard when Katie was afraid you were dumping her. I don't want to do anything to shake Katie's self-confidence."Katie, you are an incredibly beautiful woman. You also now have a shiny new exterior you can show off." That brought laughs. "We have always had a loving family. Ryan and Jennifer bailed on us, so we went out. Can’t! Can’t! Can’t! “Josh Bean was tagged in Rosy Clark’s photo” “What’s on your mind?” “Sorry darling, I’ve got to work late tonight. Henderson’s want changes to the proposal by tomorrow. Don’t know what time I’ll be back x” One kiss; one solitary, lousy, digital kiss, and how many is she getting right now? Right this minute? How many has she enjoyed since they cocooned themselves in that office; that den of iniquity; that temple of lust and deceit? How many times has his lying, adulterous. "Hey, hey - you eat too much too quick! Slow down will ya - that's your THIRD bowl!" She must have been starving. Armando noticed with relief that her tears had stopped. She was wolfing down the minestrone and she was smiling. Such a beautiful smile! "So, Alexa - I call ya 'Lexie' - okay? Ya can call me 'Uncle Armando' - everyone calls me that." She nodded and looked trustingly up into his face. Such deep blue eyes - like you could see right down into her heart."Umm, uncle Armando ... please -. Sharon accepted gleefully, knowing she wouldn’t have to drive. She rubbed her palms together as she planned on letting her hair down for once. At times, she wasn’t quite sure why she and Maya had become fast friends. For all intents and purposes, they were complete opposites. Maya was very well off. Sharon barely made ends meet. Maya loved all things expensive and shiny. Sharon treasured family, friends, and love, above all else, but tonight she was willing to make an exception. Maya was a.