The laughter was contagious as Marguerite and Shuana burst out laughing, also. It wasn’t long before Nora was laughing so hard that tears were comin... down her face.The three women were laughing, all control lost, as Ed watched with a smile. He took a sip of his coffee knowing that he had delivered an excellent exit line, but he didn’t have any reason to exit. Nora struggled to stand while still laughing and cried, “I’m laughing so hard I’m going to wet my panties.”Barely able to talk, Shuana. " Fainted?" Dorothy repeated as to her relief, Cassie opened her eyes and began to sit up."Take it easy, honey," the new arrival said, "Give yourself a chance to catch your breath." Oh my God," Cassie said again as she remembered why she had fainted. "Mom, it's really her!"It was only then that the cloaked woman pulled back her hood, giving Dorothy her first good look at the blond tressed face beneath. A face that was both strange and familiar."Cassie?" Dorothy asked in a surprised voice."Yes,". He had never done that before and Jane's heart missed a beat with surprise. His lips were soft and, as his mouth opened, his tongue flicked, once, into her open mouth. Then it was over. George turned away and she leaned back on the settee savouring the sensation. She felt her heart beating.Elsie paid no heed to her but instead remarked on George's casual attire. He explained that he'd showered and changed at his office.'The people I counsel', he told Jane, 'don't want a man in an executive suit. Then proceded down the hall to The guest bedroom where Taylor would be sleeping.'Well here it is.' Chris said with a lonely grin.Taylor began putting some of her things into the drawers of the dresser. She then realized Chris was still standing in the doorway. You can go now.' she said.'Oh yeah sorry.' he said turning around with a rather sad look on his face.'Wait stop!' she instructed. She let out a short sigh. 'Didn't mean it like that. I just meant I'm all good now and I feel kinda awkward.