I could see some of my clothes in the closet, as well. I thought about teasing her about moving me in while I was away, but decided I didn’t have th... strength.She shut the door, put her arms around me, and started to kiss me. I shook my head, and pushed her back, for just a moment. Her eyes tensed with concern, and worry. I smiled, turned my head; and with a forceful thrust, spit out the mouthpiece joystick. It landed with a wet plop, on the floor.I took a quick trip through my newly freed. Tell Carlita that I send my prayers." Yessir."Friday morning we slept in a little and ate a late breakfast at a local diner over Lita's objections. "I am supposed to cook breakfast, Dave, and eating here costs money." We did the dishes last night and this way we don't have to wash the breakfast dishes and I can afford to feed us breakfast."She was smiling as she objected weakly. After breakfast, we hit the road. In a short time she grinned. "I am back in Texas again. When I return to Louisiana,. She tilted her head back a little and gave a hearty laugh. That's what Iloved about her, she's always so genuine and you knew how she was feeling by her expressions and the way she talked. When she got mad, she got a little country accent that was to die for. She could make my day the best out of any of the horrible ones. We talked and talked and finally it was time to go. I said goodbye to Jenna and we both parted. I drove to Francisco's and got there around six thirty. No sign of Mandi. You probably lead when you dance, too. This is really a pretty graceless world, even if it's a good living." She was looking down at her beer. Then she gave a little shrug. "Here comes Debbie. You want another scotch, and will you buy me one? Really, I'll leave if you want."One of the boys was looking at me with disapproval. That alone was enough to make me urge her "No, please stay. I'm interested. I like Johnnie Walker red, with water." I turned my head, but Bernice had apparently already.