She walked me over to the stream and we sat down on a flat stone “this place really brings back memories. Don't be surprised if you see me sitting h...re a lot “she said and gave me a kiss pointing to different things. I could see Kens truck parked where I have parked a few times waiting for Beth.” I know where I am “ I said to her as we sat there with our arms around each other. “I am pretty sure Ken will like having you here also,”Beth said pointing to Ken and Debra walking up to the truck. He could only reprimand her, not flunk her or even worse, fire her. She told herself to stop being foolish.Finally, he raised his head and looked at her. He didn't say anything; rather he seemed to just study her. His eyes stopped on the choker. She noticed the he smiled a little. She wanted him to speak, but feared what he was going to say to her. Still he just sat and stared. Then slowly, he sat back in his chair, his eyes never leaving her."So, you liked my little gift?" came a question, and. I left Tracy and Dinah with her." Damn them! Take my hand, Trevor, I need you to be here. I have another to push out and I am sore, despite the epidural they gave me." The midwife spoke up. "The level was reduced, Annabel. You need to have a degree of feeling, for the latter stage of the birth, so you can feel the contractions and know when to push. It is part of the joy of giving birth. You will remember it afterwards as a special time for you."Annabel grimaced, as she pushed again. "Not at. That’s not even counting the menfolk, particularly Uncle Stavy, and Dad, of course. Why would I mind sharing him with my erstwhile (there’s a nice, big, pedantic word for you) close friend and classmate? He shares me, too, including with his parents and mine. This whole jealousy business is stupid and completely unnecessary.Now I can see what Daddy means when he says that, “monogamy is more drama than anything else and more trouble than it’s worth.” It needlessly excludes, rejects, hurts, and.