He stood and walked to the chest of drawers. There was an easy chair against the wall just there and he sat down, waiting for his wife to appear in th... doorway. He could hear her coming. Peggy was scolding Megan for messing with her luggage. Her voice sounded anxious.When she came into the bedroom, she didn't see Kyle at first. He was partially hidden by the bulk of the chest of drawers and he held himself still. Peggy's voice altered, becoming more conciliatory when she didn't see her husband. Her eyes then widened just as quickly. It had just slipped out! Briefly she considered, promising to curb her future use of language. It had gotten a little out of hand recently. After all, if there was a paragon to the notion that 'swearing did not equate maturity' it would have to be dear Ryoko."Eloquently put." Ayeka smiled understandingly, patting her sister's head. "I can't seem to stop myself wondering where they are." She then added."Probably Ryoko's cave?" Sasami shrugged. " I was so stupid" I said. " I should have noticed that you were always with me while they were playing." She took my hand and squeezed it gently to reassure me. "I wanted to be with you." she smiled.We went inside for lunch and I was was cutting fruit when Maddie started asking as to why I never dated. I explained that I had been putting all my efforts into John and really didn't miss it. "Don't you miss the intimacy?" she queried. "Sometimes" I said "But not the other stuff that goes with it". " Stevie was totally making this up as she went along, and having a lot offun in the process. "Let me ask you this," Paul said. "Is the reporter straight or gay? I onlywonder because this isn't a typical story subject you would see someonepursue. And you wouldn't expect them to go to such great lengths for astory." "Well, he's not completely open about it, but he's bi," Stevie responded.She had to cover the phone receiver for fear of busting out laughing atthis point. "So, do you think she.