Attracted by all the commotion Maggie came into the room and I damn near died of embarrassment; no makeup, her hair in curlers, wearing a ragged flann...l nightgown and fuzzy pink slippers. To top things off you could tell she was at least four months pregnant."What's going on here?' she asked.Before I could say anything Mike said, "I'm here to collect a debt" and then he turned to me and said, "And if I don't get what I came here for I'm going to break both of your legs." Hey Mike," I said, "I. It is obvious in talking with you and your father that you both are fine men. I am pleased to be able to make the evening as pleasurable as possible." And I have something for you," he said, producing an exquisite orchid."It is lovely. You are very thoughtful. Thank you."Niomi served a simple, yet tasty, dinner of fish and rice. The boy almost overly polite, gradually began to relax and they talked of school, his friends and his loneliness because he was so often shunned by would-be friends.. " I had to tread lightly. Yes, I've slept with women who had boyfriends. This was different because I knew the guy and I would see the guy all the time. Despite all this, I felt this was awesome. I figured she would be a fun romp. When she came back, I asked if she could drive me home. I went with Tom but her place was closer to mine. She said yes. As we started driving home she asked me a question. "Hey do you mind if we stop by my place first?" "Sure, no problem." We arrived at her place and. Come talk to me while I’m cooking.”“Okay.” She followed me into the kitchen, taking a seat at the wide island. I tore off a paper towel and began patting dry the thick, fat scallops on the butcher’s block. Violet’s eyes grew wider. “Oh, yum.” She rested her elbows on the black granite of the island and placed her chin in her hands, happily watching me work.“Have you thought about moving up your appointment with your therapist?” She went every week; her last visit had been a few days ago.She.