She was wearing a white business skirt that came down to above her knees. She crossed her legs her white high heeled shoes pointed directly at me. "I ...ot tired of all the traveling and asked to step down. They gave the option of any plant in the company. I chose this one." Well, that's a good thing for all of us," I smiled."Oh, relax," she said as she shook her head. Her long red hair shook with it. "I am not the mean bitch; everyone thinks I am. I like things done in an orderly and timely. "I dunno, what CAN you do for me?" she retorted.I was a bit thrown off and annoyed by the question, but before I couldspeak she began talking again."Maybe I just wanted to have a drink with you..." she said cryptically.As soon as she finished the bartender brought our drinks."To new friends," I said to her, holding up my glass.We struck up a conversation, mostly small talk at first, but the more wetalked the more it turned out we had in common. It was odd, butsomething about her seemed. "For me?!" she asked."No, it's not," said Laura. "Now listen to what I have to say."Paula was disappointed to say the least."Sweetheart, I've heard how often you and Kelly have talked of marriageand you know how much I'm for it. I want you to give this ring to Kellyand remind her how much you love her," said Linda."You want me to propose to her?" asked Paula. Tears were welling up inher eyes. "This is the surprise you had lined up for me?"Laura nodded, her smile apparent."Thank you, thank you. I had fallen in love with Brenda. Her family was a close-knit, loving group. They weren't rocket scientists but they all worked hard, were extremely honest, and fiercely loyal to each other.Brenda had been taught by her folks to avoid casual sex and she did. It was simple for her. She didn't spend time worrying about what others would say or think. She always did what she felt was right; what she had been taught.I gradually realized that Brenda's family was an exceptional group and not the.