An excited Duke led the procession, his timidity as he took his son in his arms just as unusual as Christi’s emotionality the day before. “He’s ...o tiny,” Mindblind muttered, his eyes wide with amazement. “Tiny?” Christi said, and then scoffed. “He’s ten pounds if he’s an ounce. You didn’t just have to shove him out of your...” Laughter from those gathered to share in her joy drowned out the rest. A weary Duchess stood over the cradle with Arilee some hours later. The others had all returned to. But he called and said he would be delayed. He was a friend of mine gone out of his way to come talk to me so not to waste his time by canceling, I called my job and quit for the day.Then two things happened, Linda rushed in and asked me, "Why are you at home, something wrong? Did you got my cell phone from the service shop?" Nothing wrong, I'm just waiting for a builder for the garage job." Just as I said that, the house phone rang and when I saw Linda intended to take the call, I quickly took. I want to employ you in your female persona and that willcertainly require some major adjustments in your life."She stropped for another wine sip and continued with a smile, "And Ihave the right name for you, do you want to hear it sweetie?"She was playing with me like cat and mouse. She obviously could sensemy inner excitement and turmoil and she was enjoying a mild teasing."Yes Linda, I would love to hear it," I said using again my huskyfeminine voice. The prospect of acquiring a new female. ‘Hello, Jim.’ ‘Susan,’ I said, nodding my head. ‘I haven’t really had a chance to thank you for what you’ve done for me. I truly appreciate it. I know you didn’t have to do it.’ ‘Yes… well, consider it for old time’s sake. I’ve, uh, got to go.’ I turned to leave. She sighed and lowered her eyes. ‘Jim? I’m sorry. I don’t have an answer for you.’ I stared at her for a moment, surprised at her honesty, realizing it was the first time she had ever apologized for destroying what I had thought was.