~~~~~ The rookie watch member was doing his job, trying to put his training to good use. He thought he was doing a decent job tailing the one called T...yril but as much as he kept his eyes on her and tried to stay as far back as the books told him to she just up and vanished from his sight. He looked around trying to pick her out of the crowd but it seemed no use. ‘maybe she ducked into a shop when he blinked’ the rookie watcher thought continuing down the promenade of the station hoping that he. "Thoughts of defending Sharon died before they reached my lips. I knew it wasn't all her fault, but arguing with Mr. Delgado gained me nothing."I understand, sir." I was tense all over again. I took a measured breath. "Is there anything else?" No," he said, leaning back in his chair and drinking some more beer.I realized I'd better be crystal clear about what I'd heard."So," I said, "you wanted me to come out here so you could tell me to give Tina some room and that I needed to end my. I went out with the guys from the job site for some after work drinks and lost track of time. It was a good stress reliever. Were the kids okay tonight?”“Haha its okay Mr. Thomas. The kids have been in bed for hours and they were well behaved all day. Sometimes a guy needs to blow off some steam. Besides, I have pants in the dryer so I didn’t mind waiting. Sorry about stealing your shorts.”“That’s okay.” He sat down on the couch and put his feet up on the ottoman. He was wearing work boots,. If you're not ready to cash in the Christmas present Nancy gave you, just hold onto it and think it over. If it's something you really don't want to do, don't. Follow your instinct on this is the only really valid advice I can give you. Nancy and I live life by our own rules and we're comfortable with them. I know our lifestyle shocks you, but it is the way that we chose to live. We're not trying to corrupt you or anything like that and whatever you decide, we'll respect your decision." There.