Ron was still infatuated with Tiffany and spent most of the timetrying to gain her favor much to Brenda's relief. Brenda really didn'twant Ron hanging...around the office making moves on her and if he wantedTiffany it would make life much easier for her.Thomas was watching Ron and had to chuckle to himself as Ron was makingquite an ass of himself. Tiffany had pretty much let Ron know she waswith Thomas and yet he kept trying to gain her attention. The best way tostop Ron from going on with this. 'Ma'am', he said, ' you have no idea how good it is to talk to someone about personal things. Especially to talk to an attractive woman. But hey, we'd better get properly introduced. And then you can tell me about you.'He stopped and half-turned, causing her to do the same. They stood facing each other under the umbrella.He put out his hand, his outstretched fingers almost touching her, 'I'm Richard Clarkson Mayhew. My friends back in Birmingham call me Clark.'She put her small hand into his;. We might hang out with some friends. Would it be a problem if I had dinner with her tonight?”“Just call me and let me know. I trust you boys, but I want to know what you’re up to and where.” she replied. She looked at her older son. “And you? Any particular cheerleader you’re blessing with your presence?”Toby’s brother and grandparents had a range of responses upon hearing this question. Andrew grinned and tried to keep from laughing, but both his grandmothers snorted derisively, and his. “Hello, Miss Angela.”“Hello Hawley. I can’t help that I’m nervous, and as much as I want to talk to you, and meet you soon - I’m shaking.”“Are you afraid of being caught?”“No. I’m shaking because I’m so excited that you sent me the text. I was so afraid you wouldn’t.”“I wanted to earlier, but I had some friends over after school. I’d like to meet you some time soon, so we can talk in person.”“I wish I could tonight, but there’s a certain - someone - here now. Tomorrow, he leaves for a three day.