‘Every once in awhile it’s good to reflect on how one person has gotten to be where that individual is currently, or they are doomed to repeat the...same mistakes over and over again.’ The thought went through the old man’s head, as the computer slowly loaded up the opening file. Numbered percentages slowly counted up, as a colored bar slowly went from blue to a growing red, and the word ‘Loading’ flashed underneath. …15%…16%… ‘It’s been way to long since I’ve studied this particular file. I’ll. You planned on sitting next to me, but the thought flies out of your mind as our eyes meet. My palms are resting on your chest, your hands still holding my hips from lifting me onto the tailgate. As we stare deeply into each other’s eyes, a familiar fire starts to burn, thoughts of watching the sunset all but forgotten as we embrace. My hands slide up your chest, over your shoulders to wrap around you, my legs spread apart as you step forward, your hands pulling my hips til our cores unite.. The little maid, Corinne helped Soames clear everything away after they ate. Then they went into the kitchen together and she helped him cook the meal for later that evening. There would be lobster in cream sauce. Asparagus with a butter sauce, chipped beef in a gravy, tiny roasted potatoes with herbs, caviar on crackers, champagne, wine and spirits. And to top it all off, coffee and tea and the wedding cake Soames had been busy working on all week.It was a three tiered affair with white. But then her aristocratic upbringing took over."Hi, Joel. This ... is certainly a surprise. I guess you do not know that Carl is on a business trip, and not available." Oh, I know that quite well. To tell the truth, it was not him I was coming to see."I continued smiling and I could see that there was some worry in her eyes. I knew that she knew - at least something. Certainly she knew about Hanna and Carl - and Emily. But in her circles that kind of thing would not be discussed openly,.