It was, as it had always been, a drinking man’s pub. The three regulars standing at the bar had turned to give them curious stares when they’d ent...red but had long since returned their attention to their pints. Matt tossed two packets of salt and vinegar crisps on the table. ‘Thought you might be peckish,’ he said, reaching for a bag as he sat down in the opposite chair. ‘I know I am. I haven’t eaten since I got off the plane.’ He hesitated. ‘We could go out to dinner if you like.’ She didn’t. Did youfind us ok?" Yeah, no problem. Was terrified in the car though."I found myself blabbering slightly and she laughed gently."Don't be silly sweetie, everyone is terrified the first time. Once weget you changed it will feel utterly natural and I guarantee you'll havea lovely time."Her smile was warm and she touched my shoulder as she walked out towardsthe kitchen."Make yourself comfortable," she shouted from the other room. "Did youfind an outfit?" Yes, I bought one specifically," I said,. She was dark-haired, with a bright face, wore a flower-print dress and sandals, and was looking at Zane with avery concerned but friendly visage. Zane noticed a dandelion tuckedbehind her ear. "Yes, I'm fine," answered Zane. "That man just startled me a bit." "It was really nice of you to give him some money. I see him a lot,and most people just don't talk to him." "I can see why," mumbled Zane, unnerved by talking about povertywith a small child. He fumbled for something to say. . So I stopped with a couple of the guys after we had a couple of beers they said that they needed to get going I had told Sandy about the shows and she said she would like to go sometime so after the guys left I called her and asked what she was doing she said that she had been out naked by the pool and was just going in to take a shower I told her that the show was going and had about an hour to go she told me that she would throw on something and meet me in 15 minutes when she got there she.