Soon, though, these communications started to veer away from search for new employment. Tammie asked Matt if he could join her for lunch one day. Matt...accepted without hesitation because he enjoyed the opportunity to spend any time with her beyond the weekly three-hour ministry gatherings. The talk about job searches was quick before Tammie inquired about a more personal need. “I have not been with a man since before my husband and I separated six years ago,” an almost in tears Tammie told. It came – but it was an eruption of laughter instead of anger."We sent you with him to keep him from doing that!" Rachelle said, wiping tears from her eyes and trying to stop giggling. "We actually discussed this. Who is the best choice to send with Adam to make sure he doesn't say what everyone thinks but knows to leave it unsaid? It was unanimous: Trinity. So what happens? She just cuts out the middle man and says it herself. Oh well, I'm sure it will make for good copy in the Chronicle. Finally it was time to eat. Finally. Mister Mike TORTURED us with the smoke from those ribs. The meal was memorable, partly due to the food. Mister Mike's ribs were trophy winners in barbecue cook-offs and this in Tennessee where they're nutty about cooking ribs. Mizz Kathy had done some wonderful things with baked beans and coleslaw and garlic bread and there were pies for dessert.Having a terrific meal with friends and family is a wonderful thing. We all chatted and laughed and carried on. I. .. I wanted him to but..." Oh Kitten," and Mike held his daughter closer. "Is that why he quit as your piano teacher?" Yes Daddy. I think so. And it made... makes me feel like a slut. And I'm so lonely. I still want it but not like that. Not with somebody that treats me like I'm just a quick lay. And this morning when I heard... saw you and Mom it made me so... you know? I just ache." It's all right, Baby," Mike consoled his sobbing daughter. "It's all right to feel that way." He stroked the.