” she began.“No, no,” I said, “Just ‘James.’”She gave me that same smile, as if to say, “I know that, you silly boy!”“Well, James,...I sense that you have never known the pleasures of a woman.Am I not correct?”How could she know that? Could one of my shipmates have told her? No, they were nowhere to be seen.I could only nod my head in embarrassment, keeping my eyes lowered.“Now, James, there is no need to be ashamed. There is a first time for all of us. As it happens, I have need of a man with. You are now very beautiful and could have your choice of males to date you.’ ‘I know and that’s why I’ve chosen you.’ * * * Annette Foot studied the young man opposite her. She rarely took a lunch break but Roo had said it was important, as a friend, so they met at a café opposite her office. She had been unable to guess what he wished to discuss. She mused he was no longer the gaunt guy she’d first met, now looking muscular and fit, no doubt big into exercising and perhaps belonged to a gym. "Just a minute," Alice said, and then in a whisper added, "I'm taking the phone to my room." There are extensions throughout the house, right?" Um, yeah ... um, why don't I call you back from my cell?" Sure, but why didn't you give me your cell number in the first place?"My question was answered by a dial tone. Alice had hung up on me. I hung the phone up and waited for her call. I didn't wait long."Hello?" Donnie?" Yeah." I'm so glad you called," Alice said."I wanted to come over and take you. Giggling, Cindy followed. “Hi guys.” Kim said as she started to spread out her towel beside theirs. She also dropped her bag and stood to look out at them. Cindy did the same and then stood beside Kim. “Hi Daryl. I’m so glad you’re here. I’ve missed you. Hi to you too Brett.”Daryl looked at Cindy and smiled in a bashful way. “Uh Cin, we weren’t expecting anyone, and we’re not wearing suits.” Brett looked at Kim and smiled. Kim smiled back noting his beet red face. Cindy pretended to be.