" "Aber ich bin doch einMann", wandte Manuel ein. "Wirklich?" Katy stand auf und ging zu ihm.Sie fasste ihn unters Kinn und schaute ihn mit einem Stir...runzeln an."Tr?gt ein Mann Damenunterw?sche? L?sst ein Mann sich wie ein kleinesM?dchen den Popo verhauen, weil er nicht artig war?" Manuel bekameinen roten Kopf, antwortete aber nicht. "Nein", fuhr Katy fort, " dasw?rde ein normaler Mann sich nicht gefallen lassen, findest du nichtauch?" Manuel seufzte, sagte aber nichts. "Einen solchen Mann. "My reply was more of an incomplete answer than a white lie. I did not tell Eric about my previous encounter with the two strange men because my bucket list experience had not yet completely played out. I would need a return trip from The Stranger for that and Eric had another business trip coming up soon. "Have a great trip babe," I said as I gave Eric a kiss goodbye, "I'll see you Friday night. How about I FaceTime you on Thursday around bedtime?" "Sounds good," Eric replied, "How about. I don't forget any more. I am truly much morefeminine now. Things like that, sitting I mean, and other thingsare quite instinctive. Why I even dream as a female. I mean No. NoI don't think it would help. It would still be counter productive.Laura and Miss Helen were quite right." Sophie dear. You sound quite flustered! I can't think why. I amonly thinking of your own good. Trying to help you. You know Iwould not do anything to upset you. Your interests are quiteparamount dear. You have my. If you want, Ican show you where it is while Paul sits with Jamie for a while."Paul wasn't sure he could stand to see Jamie right now, after what he'dheard, but he knew Amy had to rest. "That sounds like a plan. Neitherof you is in any shape to drive. I'll call a cab to take you overthere. After we each get a little rest, we can use our own cars again."Amy didn't want to leave, but knew she had nothing left to give Jamesright now. "Alright."Paul asked the nurse on the desk if she could.