Corinne's heart leaped from fear."Daddy," the little girl sang out as she skipped up the walk. "Weplayed in the water."Ron bent over and scooped the ...irl up into a big hug. "Did youhave fun, sweetie?" He gave her a big kiss, then turned andwaved at Corinne.Corinne was numb. This was ... impossible. Ron didn't notice thedifference! Just like the old woman had said. She realized she'dbeen holding her breath, and she let it out.The boys were playing football in the living room. As usual. . He prayed he was wrong. “Tito, check this out,” said Manuel. He came up along-side Tito who was still holding Becky pinned to the floor. Manuel held out the portrait then dropped it right down on Becky’s stomach. Tito had resumed his attack on Becky, but stopped in mid-stroke when he saw the picture. “Whoa,” cried Tito, as he gave an exaggerated deep thrust. It was Becky’s daughter, Cheryl. She had just turned eighteen over the summer and was now in her senior year at the local. She waved apolite hello but he seemed intent on conversation, asking her if sheneeded him to get her anymore beer. She declined the offer but hepressed on."Anything else you might need? I'm a little strapped for cash. I know aguy in premed so I can get you stuff, if you want to try anything."Nicole politely refused and stepped into her apartment. She was in theprocess of closing the door when she froze. Throwing the door wide shestepped out into the hallway and yelled for his attention. She. He had just gotten settled inthe bed when Jenna came in. He watched as she unbuttoned her shirt andremoved it, took off her shoes, socks, and pants. She disappeared to addthe clothes to the dry cleaning pile and returned in just the boxers.She climbed into bed and Alex moved closer.Jenna didn't react to him moving closer, she seemed to be concentratingon something Alex couldn't see. He wasn't sure what was on her mind butdecided to bite the bullet, so to speak, and show her how much.