When I knocked briefly as I opened the door, I heard them shuffling quickly. Cody's face was red as a beet while Sammy's was flushed with fright, her ...louse hanging loosely out of her pants! The video game was on, but I could tell they weren't in the middle of any game. What are you going to do?"I knew it was serious now because Miranda used my name and referred to Cody as MY son. (Uh-oh!)Let me regress for a moment, back almost thirty years ago when we were those two young kids, only Miranda. I wondered if he had called tospeak to me or Jennifer. "Not much, what are you up to?" I replied, it was my standardresponse. We talked for a while, mostly about sports and current events. Asthe conversation proceeded I became more comfortable. My hope wasthat he was sorry for embarrassing me and was trying to smooththings over. Rob and I had disagreements in the past and we alwaysjust let it go. My thought was that if I could get through theconversation without mentioning anything about what. ”As we approached Washington National Airport, Melissa asked, “What are the logistics at landing?” She beamed at me, and played with her golden zipper.Elizabeth thought for a moment. “Let’s take two vans. Hal, you’ll need to go to your apartment, obviously first for O’Reilly, and then to bring over a few things. I’m assuming that you’d like to try the apartment I have reserved?”“Indeed, yes.”“You’ll want Joan, of course. Carol will address any business requirements. Gerri, help Joan. Angus, go. ”“Not really. I admit that I’m not used to a parent of the girl I’m dating being involved in dating also. At least, it’s not with me.” I chuckled.“Don’t laugh. She likes younger guys. I’ve caught her in bed twice with guys who were only one or two years older than we are.”“Wow! I bet that was uncomfortable.”“I think the guy was more uncomfortable than even I was. Mom didn’t care except that it interrupted her sex. After that, she’s always carried out her trysts elsewhere. I’m thankful for.