I poured her more wine. She drank what I poured.“Please don’t hurt Madison” Jackie pleaded.I tried a different tact “Jackie do you have a boyf...iend?”She hesitated a moment then said “No, not now, we broke up.”“Of course you had a boyfriend, you are a beautiful young women, men must be coming on to you all the time right?” I ventured. She didn’t answer. Now that the conversation turned to her personal life she became quiet and looked away.“Did you enjoy sex with him. Did you have sex with your. I was, but one, you’re knockout gorgeous, and two, you look like you are a couple that is really in love. I thought that was cool.“And, well, I was perving a little, but I plead testosterone on that one. I’m John,” he said, extending his hand. The brunette shook his hand. “Hi, John, I am Gracie, and this is Candy," she said, looking over at Candy. “Hi, Candy,” John said as he shook her hand as well. “Would you like to sit down?” Gracie invited. “Why, sure! Thank you, Gracie!” John answered as. . but ..." you sputter. "No buts, no ifs, no further explanation. You obviously have been invited and you're not supposed to let people down. Now get off your butt and go." You are left stupified, staring at the telephone like it was some alien piece of technology that suddenly arrived from Mars. She: I walk to the bedroom and sit on the edge of the bed. I look at the clock and know I have little time. I poke around in my closet, wasting time. I walk out to the balcony of our bedroom and sit. I. Gustav had initially got excited, but had quickly gone as limp as the leaves on the plane trees along the pavements outside.We just lay still and chatted, waiting for the thunderstorm to come and clear the air."Did you write back to your aunt and suggest that the twins came to stay with you to keep you company when your folks are away on their cruise?" I've written the letter, but I'm going to wait a couple more days before I send it, to give the twins time to get under her feet a bit! She.