.we didn't think that anyone was in. Wow! You look great!" Ceras suddenly realised that her husband's friend, James was standing in front of her and s...aring at her with a look of wonderment on his face. She looked him over as well, swiftly, and quickly saw that wonderment wasn't the only thing he was feeling. James was aware that a quickly expanding erection was forming beneath his jeans and he blushed with embarrassment. "Shit, Ceras! Sorry..I...er....oh fuck, what are you doing?" Ceras could. Good night, sweetie." He pulled her to him for a quick hug and kiss, then went to his room. Connie sat on the couch, disappointed. She'd been hoping to cuddle up again while they watched something, because tonight she needed his company. Ever since the accident, she would have occasional nightmares about it. They were often brought on by stress, and right now she had plenty of that from both work and her parents. She had hoped to postpone the dreams by sitting with Simon. She sighed. She could. I’ve always thought that it takes a long time for you to fall in love with someone… this is a huge shock to me. Damned nice but still a shock.” I was rambling now and Becky was grinning again. To save me any further embarrassment she pulled me to her and hugged and kissed me. It was a warm friendly embrace lacking in any of the sexual overtones from last night. “That’s all I needed to know hon. She’s a special lady and you’re damned lucky to have her… and she’s lucky to have you.” “I agree. He. . I... I don't know exactly how to answer. I'm sorry, I am so nervous.” “It's okay. You just be blunt and I wont be offended.” “Okay, Holly. I've uh, 'paid for it' once or twice, but never with a woman like you...” “Oh,” she said with a slight grin. “Have you ever been with a woman like me at all?” “Not technically,” I replied. I could feel my cheeks burning. “I've been with one other woman who claimed to be like you, but was more like me than I had hoped.” “Ahh, I know what you mean. Too many.