” “Here’s a little package for later, Mary, for the game. It’s for my Show & Tell.” “Okay, I’ll set it in the bathroom. John will be s... intrigued. Me too!” The girl came inside, joined the couple. They talked about the day, their week. Both knew Kelly thought they were all just biding their time until somebody, probably John, said what was going to happen next. She’d worn jeans, of course, a UConn sweatshirt, and white-billed cap with her hair pulled back in a ponytail, looking like a. On the other hand, shewould have loudly disagreed with that assessment of her character.Quite apparently, she had wanted a new boy toy because she had simplygrown tired of me. And the poor simpleton was readily - far tooreadily - available.Of course, he was also a user. As with her, I have no doubts he wouldhave vehemently disagreed with that assessment. He wanted her simplybecause he didn't have her. He had obviously never heard that ageold saying about the having being potentially worse than. "I'm Erin. Aislynn's twin -- but any name you give me's fine." Uh -- Erin'?? Oh, er -- er, uh, Erin's okay I guess," Paul nearlysputtered, as though unsure to try a surprise new bike or whether I wasputting him on. Was I?I swallowed and looked out the flat horizon. "It -- was such a prettysunset that--I thought I'd slip out and see it with a friend -- a newfriend, then maybe watch some shooting stars and -- maybe just talk aboutmysterious things you'll never tell my brother!" I teased to. "Got a moment?" Sure. Coming," I replied, and walked towards his office. Nick's secretary gave me a sly smile when she saw me."Close the door, James," Nick said when I got into his room."What's the matter?" I closed the door, pondering what had happened."How was it?" Nick asked, giving me another sly smile."Great. The renewal contract will be sent out on Thursday." I know that. I meant how was she?" Who?" Jennifer, or if you prefer, your bitch." Nick had a big smile on his face."What about.