” “I think I’d rather have the ‘or something,’” Josh said. “I’ll see ya later.” He grinned and turned to go. She watched his tight, ...ittle ass walk through the door and out into the night, knowing he’d be back. And sure enough, at 10:45, there he was. He sat down at the bar and asked her how she was doing. “Busy,” she said. “You want a pint?” By the time Victoria had cashed out and counted out her share of the tips, the pint was gone. She came around the bar. Josh stood up. “So, where would you. Lower income, red neck, blue collar. She had three or four younger sisters at home and at least one older brother and two sisters that had already left home. Her mother was a mousey little thing who always seemed to be over worked and under appreciated. When I met Rene, her mother was several months pregnant with the latest of a long line of offspring.Rene's dad worked at one of the many gas stations in town. In those days that would have been equivelant to flipping burgers in a fast food. Janey grimaced at the pressure and frowned as she eased Nicky away from her slightly. Nicky closed his eyes and clutched at the familiar dressing gown, he was asleep within minutes and Janey continued to sit there looking down at her son. ‘He asleep?’ Brad asked softly as he got to his feet. ‘Yeah,’ Janey acknowledged as she continued to watch her son’s face. Brad gently lifted Nicky from Janey’s arms and carried him towards his bedroom. ‘Tanaya got to her feet and followed him. ‘You’re very. Belatedly, I realized that an invitation to dinner was in order, and hurriedly called her number. Chapter 31 – Adele’s Thank You ‘Adele, I am remiss in not inviting you for dinner after all your efforts.’ ‘Adrian, you’d better check the goods before extending invitations. When should I come?’ ‘What about right now? I will open champagne for this fine occasion, and we will see what your seamstresses have wrought.’ ‘That is very nice of you, I shall be there directly by cab.’ I puttered around.