And no one cared. One day I called her and said I want to spend sometime with her uninterrupted, "she knows that means, strong,sweaty sex." Because sh... works in an upscale part of town, most of the hotels are very costly, but that doesn't matter because I usually chose the same one each time, we go in the side door and we can get on the elevator right next to the room. Well one day I could tell my asian flower needed her garden watered, she doesn't like to come right out and tell me this. ..he's mixed up in something bad. Really bad." Oh, no. Not Pete. He's the nicest, most honest man I've ever met," theyoung woman told them sincerely."Then.....You won't mind if we look around? Check on a few things,"Mike asked."Well, sure. I guess," she told him."Check the car," Mike told Allen. "And be careful." Count on it," he nodded. "The keys," he asked of Dawn, trying not tolook into those pretty brown eyes."Okay, but I don't know what you expect to find," she told him as sheleaned inside. He realized I had been watching him, and he hesitated a moment longer, then looking confused and embarrassed, hurriedly turned and went back into his garage. Poor Mr. Jacoby.*****A few weeks ago, Daniel's wife was away and he invited a few of his male friends over for a late afternoon gathering around his pool and neglected (deliberately?) to warn me. I was lounging on the pool deck when I heard the group arrive. Puzzled by their unexpected appearance I looked about and saw Daniel standing in. I write them for myself. That way, there will be at least one person that is happy with them. Of course, I also hope that others enjoy them too!(elrodw) What's your favorite universe (e.g. SRU) and why?(Carol Collins) My favorite universe is the "real world"! It has so many opportunities for a writer, for then we can twist things around to tell a tale!I have written only one story that is an SRU story and it has a low reader count. It is short, but I really liked it.(JR) Carol, It's an honor. I.