”She smiled, an indication that she was enjoying her PhD. work, something not shared by all candidates.“My degree will be in French 17th Century h...story, specifically about the court of Louis XIV and the life of the royal courtiers living at Versailles, at the time.”I nodded at her.“Hasn’t that ground been covered in great detail, already?” I pointed out.“Oh, yes, of course. But I have a unique advantage; original documents, previously unknown. My grand-mère was at the court during that period. " She pressed herself a little tighter against him."I hear your daughter moved out recently, how's she doing?" Fine, fine, but damn, that apartment is awfully empty without her." Yes," he responded, "I know what you mean. It gets pretty lonely when you're suddenly all by yourself. Trust me, I know firsthand."With that, the hand on her back pulled even tighter, she laid her head on his shoulder, he rested his head on hers. They were the very picture of a loving couple, clinging to each other and. " After I got a little strength back I went into the kitchen and sat on a chair. I could hear the water running in the bathroom sink and Heidi gargling. Then I heard her peeing and the sound of water running in the sink again.When she came out I could see that she had washed her face. When I put my arms around her I smelled her breath freshener and tasted her toothpaste as we kissed.Then I said, "I have to pee."She said," I'll meet you in the bedroom."I took a leak, washed my hands, face, and. That stopped him right quick.“No, Ruth!” I twisted away from David and grabbed her by the boobs from behind. “Don’t hurt him!” I felt more than heard her snicker, and she released Danny and turned around to kiss me.“You know I wouldn’t, Charlie.”I knew, but still.With that we all settled down for a little bit. I stroked Danny’s back, long and slow, while we rested, and Ruth kissed David carefully and thoroughly. I could see that whatever momentary trauma Ruth’s grip on Danny had caused it was.