" So I did. Rather strongly. "Good boy," she said. "Now come and wash my back."That was even better, though we didn't do anything more than soap each ...ther and fondle in the process. Back in our bedroom, Teri laid out my 'ministerial' suit – something I didn't usually wear even when I was actively preaching – dark grey, with a waistcoat."I don't wear that except for funerals!" Yes, you do, today. Image, darling. I'll bet the Nazarene people wouldn't even listen to you if you don't. It'll still. “Oh Chris, I’m so sorry…he didn’t mean to….”, then closed her eyes again. Cassie struggled to wake her up but did get a couple of sips of coffee into her. Cassie looked over at me with a strange look on her face. “What is she talking about?”, Cassie asked. “I am not sure…. but why would she be sorry for me?”, I asked. “Makes no sense, Chris.”, she answered. After about an hour, Chrissy started coming to after three cups of coffee. She was sitting up on the sofa but had a strange look on her. The next day, Father Christopher woke up, and seeing the medallion, slipped it over his head, smiling at the kindness and generosity Annie May had shown him. Ignoring the aching in his hips and back, he got ready to begin his day. At lunchtime, Father Christopher was once again bringing sandwiches to some of the homeless, and reading them some scripture, offering what comfort he could to them, and reminding them that God still loved them and that they needed to keep hope and faith. Slowly,. Well, this being Christmas morning, what were the AIs expecting? Obviously they missed out on various human traditions ... like sneaking down as early as possible to find something under the tree!Kate climbed out of our bed and told us "I'll keep the kids out of the way for you two while you make sure that Tami has enough, is that all right?"I smiled and nodded. "Thank you, Kate. Tami ... let's take a shower together and see what we can slip in to..."Tami smiled even though the double entendre.