It was easy to ignore the pointed references to his useless value to society because he "beyond his expiration date". They all seemed to derive some m...asure of glee in guessing at his age and manner of death. Danny was convinced they were certain he could not hear their words or if he was able to hear them, he didn't understand their meaning because he was either a foreigner or a senior citizen unable to remember his daughter's name. It actually was a bit amusing to him because they were. He leaned forward, not using his tongue yet. As his nose passed over her curly hair he inhaled, savoring her special aroma. She was very wet for him.He slowly extended his tongue, judging the distance carefully in the darkness so when he made contact it was just barely. He could feel the fine hairs tickle his tongue. He pressed a little harder, just a little, so he could press through the hair and make contact with her lips. She started, just enough to cause her to shift a little in her sleep,. What do you mean six? You just told me that wasn't Janice!" No, I said she wasn't the same woman, meaning she has changed." He took on a pleading tone. "Please hear me out on this?"It took awhile, but I eventually became a little more rational about the whole thing. The deciding factor, once again, was that I had to know what the hell was going on. I was beginning to think I was doomed to do stupid things forever because of my curiosity."All right. You have the floor. I promise not to try to. The gesture broke his trance. Still kneeling, he tugged off my platform shoes and then pressed his head against my quivering stomach."Damn, but I've missed you."The emotion in the voice of this man I loved so much had me fighting back tears. I tried to pull his head even tighter against me. "And I've missed you. Oh God, how I've missed you."The next thing I knew, Matt stood with one very startled Becky Miller cradled in his arms. "Matt, what are you doing?"He gave me that smile I never could.