He could take a detailed accounting of the resources of the lordship for me and share with these men the techniques that were now being put to good us... in my own lands. Various craftsmen and some of the warriors could visit Aird Driseig and see at first hand how to introduce things like salt production and production and training around the long bow. We also discussed improvements to the defences around the lordship along the lines of what I had developed elsewhere.We had a pleasant week in. My buddy’s wife had a k**, and afterwards he told me she’d been feeling a little self-conscious about her about her looks. I thought that was a little ridiculous, because she’s a good looking woman, and if anything she was now thin with curves and big boobs (she didn’t have those before). Anyways, when we’d hang out he’d often comment on her appearance in front of me, and then look my way and ask “Right?” Essentially trying to get a complimentary reply out of me for her. It felt a little forced. He had just stated that he found his secretary, Gloria more compatible. His father, being independently wealthy had just up and ran off with her. He did tell Billy that he had left Maureen very well off financially.Billy sat listening to his mother unload her troubles onto him as he sipped on his drink.After a few minutes, she stopped talking. Setting her drink down, she reached out and pulled him to her."I don't think I can ever trust any other man, but you," she said emphatically, "did you. I have trouble acknowledging that youare my son and I don't like it!" You don't like it? Well, I'm sorry about that, Dad. How do you think Ifeel about it? I've got two very jealous sisters who would give their eyeteeth to have the same problem and a mother who seems to be mainlyconcerned with ensuring I do everything possible to accept the problemand keep healthy in body and never mind my mind!"Don't you ever criticise your mother! She is only ever concerned for yourwelfare."This discussion.