" She stopped and thought for a second. "Scooter," she smiled. "Would you like to be maid of honor?" Of course," Scooter smiled, amazed that this was ...appening."Which leads to a logical thought," Preach said. "Jim, you up for best man?" I'd be delighted," Jim grinned."Before we get too sloppy and sentimental," Scooter said. "We probably ought to think about getting moving. You two throw together a couple sandwiches; you can eat while the rest of us are tearing down." She stopped and mentally. Oh God! Kathy! How could Marie have done that to him? How could she have had the heart to invite his cousin over to see him like that, and to make him do all those things while she watched? How could he ever talk to her again after tonight? Her comment about stopping by on Saturday to see what Linda and the girls would do to him drove home the reminder that this wasn't a one shot deal. This wasn't just one horrible week for him to somehow survive. This was only the FIRST week! This was a life. Leaning back in the straps, I hoped he wouldn't stop. Like a dark curtain around my head, my hair afforded me some privacy, and I kissed the leather as I arched my back further. "Oh, so you like that, do you?" Mmmm," I whispered, rocking gently back and forth as his fingers lightly caressed my skin. The feather-light pressure he applied was perfect. Gradually more of the pads of each fingertip were introduced, and he made his way slowly all over my back and ass, and up and down the back of my. Normally, bonuses are paid at year-end. However, I've always felt that practice made life a bit difficult for people who have holiday expenses and no exact knowledge about a bonus: whether they would even get one, let alone how much it might be. Then, of course, there's all the jazz of withholding for FICA, and Federal and State income taxes."I decided we would have our performance reviews today. I remember from business school that compensation action is supposed to be removed in time from.