The torrential rain accompanying the summer storm had done the rest all on its own.Mike's mobile phone rang again. It was the garage, confirming his a...dress. "Just find the house with the green cover over the roof, the missing chimney, and the wrecked car in the driveway." He could barely hear the guy over the ringing in his ears. The storm, like all summer storms, had come quickly. His house at the top of the hill had stood for some years, and he was not aware that it had ever been hit during. " I blushed. "But he ismore than capable of caring for her needs until she can teach him whatthey are."But then Daffodil ran happily into my arms. "Morning Mommy, Daddy. Didyou see them, Mommy? The woman with the Spider and the little girl?" No Sweetie, she was too emotional for me to see anything." TooTall tookher from my arms when she leaned toward him, he kissed her on the nose."What was she doing when you saw her?" he asked."Crying, some because she was sad. But mostly I think because she. I can do what I like with him you know,he's like a little puppy dog." I hope you're right Vic, I know if I was in your shoes I wouldn't wantto lose a treasure like him. I've never known a man so near perfect." The other thing is Trace, I'm finding I get a hell of a kick out oftelling him what to do and having him frightened of me. You ought totry it, it's as good as any aphrodisiac, it's like a female Viagra. I'mgoing to see how far I can push it before I even think about the longterm."A. ‘Maxine I am sorry, but I am seeing someone,’ I said as I gently removed her hand from my bulge. ‘I understand Ben, but if you ever find yourself alone, I am here.’ Maxine kissed my cheek and walked back out to the customers. I spent most of the evening straightening out the stock room. It was nine o’ clock by the time I got home. Waiting for me was a stack of papers that needed to be graded for tomorrow. The grading took longer than usual as I kept thinking of Corrine and now Maxine crept.