Trish felt an electric current pass between the skins of their palms as she shook his hand and flushed slightly as his eyes travelled from the top of ...er head to her toes as he looked at her, smiling broadly as he did so.“Carl, behave yourself, you’re embarrassing the poor girl with your staring.”Said Anna and chuckled as she admonished her husband.“Sorry, was I staring?” He replied, grinning broadly. “Sometimes I just can’t help myself.”“Ignore my horny husband, he does love to see a pretty. " I chortled and Darla smiled at them and told them they could follow us to our house.Darla had called our favorite restaurant before the funeral and arranged for a meal to be catered. She quickly set the table as the kids and I made small talk.I noticed that on one of her trips back and forth between the dining area and the kitchen, Michael went after her. He came back a few moments later with a big smile on his face and declared, "I guess she doesn't want any help."He shrugged his shoulders. Landscapes and portraits lined walls that were paneled in a deep walnut. The effect was warm and cozy and elegant. Lisa sighed. This was so beautiful! How did Jeff ever find it? And what had gotten into him to set this up? He was good at surprising her but this was by far the most elaborate surprise ever. Jonathan pointed her towards the bar area. ‘You’re expected in there. Have a wonderful night and I’ll see you later.’ ‘Good bye Jonathan. It was very nice meeting you. Thank you.’ Johnathan. She also thoroughly enjoyed showing off her ring.Simon's explanation of the rudiments of the game allowed her to make sense of it and she was impressed with his play. He was quick behind the scrum and threw long, accurate passes. He also made a number of breaks himself.After the players had showered there was beer to be drunk. Simon confined himself to a couple of pints despite team mates wanting him to celebrate his engagement and Joanna nursed a squash. They were home by half past five.Zoë.