When he finished, I gave him a good night kiss that I imagine was just a little more than a ‘good night, daddy’ version.And went into my bedroom w...th a fake limp. And diddled myself to sleep.Next day ... Laundry. We usually take care of it in a timely fashion so it doesn’t pile up, but this week, between his work and Haley and me in different places, there’s a big pile of laundry on the sofa that needs folding and putting away.“After I shower, Dad,” I say. “Haley and I will get it...”So Haley’s. My husband should be along any minute.” “Can I ask you if this is for you or for him to have used upon?” Sandra was taken aback by his question. They were for mainly her of course but she didn’t want a complete stranger knowing such intimate details, yet she felt obliged to answer him. “F...for me,” she replied softly. He reached out and held it again, “It should fit perfectly.” He told her. Sandra gazed into eyes. She felt small and intimidated standing there in front of him yet his. I also had when I was at your age.” I was stunned to hear that and said “you also drink?” She said “not now, but before marriage we used to drink with friends.” I then said “why don’t you try today a bit.” She said “no no, I can’t have now. I am a married women now.” I said to her “come on Aunt, no one will know that. I will keep that a secret. Please for me, look at the weather; it’s perfect to have drinks.”She smiled and said “ok ok then I will have few but promise me no one will know about. .. whereas Dragonlove was pretty much entirely fantasy (I based it on a headspace that I put someone in once...), this story is only half-fantasy... ok, well, the story as such is not real, but it *can* be... So, without much further ado... enjoy! [Gregory rises, and walks off stage right.][Curtains close] [Fade to story] The party crowd is getting a little stifling, so I step out onto the patio for a breath of fresh air. I look at my pocket watch, musing for a moment how much it reminds me of.