But I actually read the Student Handbook. I looked at it again last night to see why Rico and Tomas aren't permitted to walk Lupe to school." I wonder...d why they don't," Elizabeth admitted."The school board has the right to ban anyone with drug, weapons or sexual offenses from being within 1,000 feet of its property unless he is enrolled in that school," Andy said. "Like I said, almost everyone I know in the neighborhood has something like that in their past. It doesn't have to be a conviction. "What's that, sweetheart?" her mother asked before taking another sip of her latte.Abby hadn't meant to say that out loud! Her mother did not favor public displays of her daughter's obvious orientation. So many narrow minded people would talk! Thinking fast, she brought the conversation back to an old favorite subject. "Uh, why did you saddle me with such a dumb name? I don't even like the Beatles, mom!"Her mother raised an eyebrow. "Darling, be thankful I gave you an English name. Your aunt. Steve was a painter, and in need of someone to help him."I don't suppose a female would be of any use to you?" Paul asked."I don't see why not. I'm not looking for someone to paint. Just someone to keep in front of me so I don't have to keep stopping." My sister Sheryl is looking for work." Do you think she would be interested? I have to warn you, I can't afford to pay much." I'll talk to her tonight."Steve handed Paul his card. "Tell her to ring my mobile tomorrow if she's interested."With. Laura removed her coat. Brandi took it and threw it on the bed."Not there," Laura said with a mock frown. She picked up her coat and put it on a chair. "Over there."Brandi raised one eyebrow, eyes sparkling from mischief and excitement. "Why? You have plans for that bed?"Laura moved close to her and took Brandi's lovely face in both hands. "If I don't kiss you, I'm going to pop," she said softly."Me too," Brandi said, getting the words only partly out before Laura's mouth covered hers.It was a.